2 Down 1 to Go! It's a Donner for Man United as City Lift the FA Cup Title
Manchester United's journey in the FA Cup came to a sour end today as Manchester City beat them 2-1 to win the FA Cup Title. City have now won 2 cups of the 3 they are after to complete their treble. Here's all the action.
Manchester City Lift the FA Title
By winning the FA Cup, Manchester City have now lifted their second title this season. City put Man United through a masterclass of football, showing just how intent and fierce they are willing to be to get their much sought treble.
That winning feeling! 💙
🔵 2-1 🔴 #ManCity 🏆 pic.twitter.com/LEIxf8bene
— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 3, 2023
Quickest Goal in FA Cup Final History
Man City were put ahead by an Ilkay Gundogan goal just 13 seconds from kickoff. Gundogan's goal is now the quickest goal in FA Cup Final history. Bruno Fernandes came on to equalize for Man United, converting a penalty in the 33rd minute that had resulted from a Jack Grealish handball in the box. The handball was controversial but VAR had the final word and the penalty was given.
Ooooooooooooooooooh...
🔵 2-1 🔴 #ManCity 🏆 pic.twitter.com/OuTJXPbj14
— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 3, 2023
Brace for Captain Ilkay Gundogan
'Silky Ilkay' was not done, however, and played his cards very sleekly, going on to score his second goal in the 51st minute. Interestingly, Gundogan stuck farther out when the corner was being taken, as everyone else scampered towards the goal, giving him the opportunity and a clear path to score. Gundogan's performance today was phenomenal, to say the least.
It's a Donner for Man United in the FA Cup
Man United weren't so lucky, even with club legends Alex Ferguson and David Beckham watching, United couldn't outdo City. City played really really well and United mostly did a job of catching up. Their performance wasn't all that bad, however, but is sure to need some sharpening as they prepare themselves for EPL next season and the next season of the UEFA Champions League.
Fa Cup Final Graced by Royalty
Prince William was also in attendance at today's game. Read our Oh Charles, King Charles article below.
Treble! Treble! Man City!
Manchester City have now won 2 titles, with 1 to go to have won their much sought-after treble. Surprisingly, it now looks very very likely that City will do it. Man City have now proven themselves by winning both the Premier League and the FA Cup, with the UEFA Champions League their only remaining huddle.
Double winners! 🏆🏆
🔵 2-1 🔴 #ManCity 🏆 pic.twitter.com/U4UeGntF4q
— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 3, 2023
UEFA Champions League Man City vs Inter Milan Prediction
Man City will face Inter Milan in the final of the UEFA Champions League that will be played a week from now, on Saturday, 10th June 2023. Now, as per City's performance today and with Inter Milan's semifinal performance, our prediction for the UCL Final Man City vs Inter Milan is that City will win it 3-2. By doing so, they'll have completed their treble, edging that much closer to Man United and Arsenal who have completed trebles of their own 3 times each.
Read more about Inter Milan's UCL Semifinals performance below.