McTominay continues his hard work
The Scottish international continued his enormous slaughter on the field with yet another recovery at the feet of De Bruyne, who was looking to create the spark between the lines.
The battle rages in the middle, United impressing
The duels are fierce but the Ten Hag players seem lively as we have rarely seen this season. Everything succeeds at United, who continue to recite their score.
Rodri’s very daring attempt
The conductor of Manchester City sees no real movement from his team and tries his luck from more than 60 meters. A very difficult gesture, it passes over Onana’s cage.
Here we go again, with change for City!
The game resumes at Wembley, it’s back between United and City! With changes made by Guardiola and the entries of Doku and Akanji. The two players replace Kovacic and Aké.
It’s the break, the Red Devils create a surprise (2-0)!
Halftime is whistled! Erik Ten Hag’s men took the lead at the break thanks to Garnacho and Mainoo (2-0) and completely thwarted the Cityzens.
It remains to be seen whether Guardiola’s troops will be able to react in the second half.
The first yellow card is for United
Excessive physical commitment from Mainoo on De Bruyne. The Englishman was late on this tackle from behind and logically received the first yellow card of the match.
The dream half-time for Manchester United
Erik Ten Hag’s men completely thwart Manchester City and lead 2-0 thanks to goals from Garnacho and Mainoo.
Guardiola’s squad took a big blow to the back of the head and seems unable to react at the moment.
Mainoo defeats Manchester City, 2-0!
This time, it’s the right one for Manchester United!!! In five passes, the Red Devils move up the entire field. Garnacho serves Fernandes in the area. The Portuguese puts the ball back with a touch on Mainoo who deceives Ortega and makes the break, 2-0!
Rashford makes the break for MU, the goal finally canceled
Manchester United are thinking about making the break! Garnacho escapes deep and slips the ball into the area to Rashford who crucifies Ortega. But the Argentinian was offside at the start of the action, a free warning for City.
The Red Devils get carried away after the opening score
Garnacho’s goal gave confidence to the Red Devils, who attack again. Mainoo is unbalanced in the box. The young United midfielder, however, seems to have fallen on his own, no penalty.
City’s huge ball, Garnacho takes advantage!
Oh the enormous defensive confusion of Gvardiol and Ortega! On a long ball from Shaw, the Croatian thought to give the ball to his goalkeeper who was coming out and lobbed it with his head. Garnacho takes advantage and pushes the ball into the net. United go in front, 1-0!
Bruno Fernandes acts up
The Portuguese is a specialist in small gestures of humor, in particular to cut the rhythm of the meeting a little. After dealing a blow to Foden, he is guilty of a second small foul in the seconds that follow and is logically called to order.
Manchester City knows how to accelerate and shows it
The Skyblues purr but retain the power to hurt at any time. Foden enters the area and slips a ball which rockets past Onana’s cage. No one is at reception.
Manchester City aiming for a fourth title this season
After winning the Premier League for the fourth time in a row last weekend, the Skyblues are aiming for the domestic double with the FA CUP this afternoon.
Above all, it would be the 4th trophy of the season for Guardiola’s squad, already winners of the Club World Cup and the European Super Cup.
Stones wall in front of McTominay, City play with fire
The false rhythm imposed by Manchester City was lacking and United had another opportunity. McTominay is caught by Stones in the box, fortunately. This sequence angers Guardiola.
Manchester United asphyxiated and entrenched
The leather continues to circulate between the feet of Guardiola’s men, who exert a lot of pressure when they lose the ball. Manchester United are reduced to running behind their opponent and retreating into their own camp.
De Bruyne once again sets the sights
New cross from De Bruyne, this time from a long axial free kick. The ball is sent into the box by the Belgian but it is again Varane who wins in the air.
Varane relieves his family in the air
De Bruyne fixes the Manchester United defense and crosses in front of Onana’s goal. Varane climbs high into the air to repel danger. Valuable intervention from the Frenchman.
A big press from Manchester City
Unlike their opponent, Manchester City wants to quickly recover the ball. Foden and his teammates do not let the Red Devils breathe when they lose the ball.
The first shot on target is for Manchester United
The Red Devils got off to a good start and had the first chance. Bruno Fernandes shifts Garnacho to the right side. The Argentinian arms a heavy strike which goes into Ortega’s gloves.
A very dense block on the Manchester United side
The desire of the Manchester United players seems clear: to remain very tactically rigorous and not offer any space to City, even if it means not exerting pressure and leaving the ball to Guardiola’s men.
Manchester City already confiscates the ball
Unsurprisingly, Pep Guardiola’s men have possession in their favor. Big sequence of passes from the Skyblues which stretch the lines of the Manchester United block.
Haaland collapses in the area, no penalty
Manchester City attack very hard with a first cross from Gvardiol into the area. Haaland is in a duel with Varane and collapses. The referee does not flinch and does not designate the penalty point. His decision is confirmed by the VAR.
Let’s go !
The start of this FA Cup final is given, it’s off between Manchester City and Manchester United! These are Pep Guardiola’s players who are taking action.
Manchester City in success in the last derbies
Some stats before kick-off to illustrate the power of Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola’s squad has notably won 6 of the last 7 Mancunian derbies.
Foden walks on water with Manchester City
Author of a resounding double against West Ham last weekend (3-1) and voted best player of the season in the Premier League, Phil Foden is in sparkling form.
The 23-year-old attacking midfielder has found the net 9 times in his last 9 outings with the Skyblues.
The Manchester United eleven is here, Varane starting for his last match
For what could be his last match on the Red Devils bench, Erik Ten Hag is also pulling out all the stops. Raphaël Varane will play his last match for United this afternoon. Rasmus Hojlund is a substitute.
Manchester United starting XI: Onana – Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Dalot – Amrabat, Mainoo – Garnacho, McTominay, Rashford – B.Fernandes.
Manchester City lineup has fallen, Ruben Dias on the bench
Unsurprisingly, Pep Guardiola is going out of his way to win a new FA CUP this afternoon. Ederson suffers from a fractured eye socket and is replaced by Stefan Ortega. Ruben Dias starts on the bench.
Manchester City starting XI: Ortega – Walker, Stones, Aké, Gvardiol – Rodri, Kovačić, De Bruyne – Foden, Bernardo Silva, Haaland.
The end of the ordeal for Erik ten Hag?
According to the Guardian, Manchester United will fire Erik ten Hag to start a new cycle after a catastrophic season. Whatever the result of the final this afternoon.
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Final day at Wembley
Hello everyone ! The two Manchester teams, who are experiencing very different seasons, face each other this Saturday in the final of the FA Cup. Kick-off at 4 p.m. in live commentary from RMC Sport.
