Manchester United appeared neat to beat rivals Manchester City with a score of 2-1. The Red Devils played effectively in maximizing the opponent’s weaknesses and emerged as FA Cup champions.
Saturday 25 May 2024, the 2023/2024 FA Cup final duel will bring together Manchester City vs Manchester United at Wembley Stadium. The match was fierce, this time MU managed to avenge last season’s defeat with a 2-1 win.
Man City appeared dominant, but MU’s defense played very neatly. The Red Devils actually stole two goals first through the actions of Alejandro Garnacho (30′) and Kobbie Mainoo (39′).
Man City then responded in the second half, but could only reduce the deficit through Jeremy Doku’s goal in the 87th minute. MU then maintained its lead well for the remainder of the match.
The 2-1 score led MU to become champions of the FA Cup, aka FA Cup 2023/2024, as well as stopping Man City’s efforts to set a record for consecutive champions.
Erik ten Hag’s squad closed the season sweetly, winning an important trophy. Meanwhile, Man City, which initially had the opportunity to win the treble this season, had to be satisfied with just the Premier League trophy.
Man City immediately kicked off as soon as the match started. Man United were not given the opportunity to carry the ball. 15 minutes went by, Man City continued to lock up the opposing team.
The same pattern of play persisted for more than half of the first half. MU was trapped in the final third. Man City brought the ball, but couldn’t find a gap.
In the 30th minute, it was MU who managed to steal a goal. Dalot’s cross from the left is chased by Garnacho, but it shouldn’t be dangerous. Unfortunately, there was a miscommunication between Gvardiol and Ortega, the ball was then stolen by Garnacho who just had to push it into the empty goal. Goal! City 0-1 United.
In the 38th minute, MU scored the second goal. Garnacho stabbed into the penalty box and sent a cross to the far post. Rashford met the ball and scored, but the assistant referee had already raised the offside flag.
In the 39th minute, this time MU really doubled their lead. A neat attack scheme, Garnacho from the right side returns the ball to the middle. Bruno then pushed it narrowly to Mainoo who was waiting at the far post to shoot. Goal! City 0-2 MU.
Two goals behind forced Man City to respond in the second half. Guardiola immediately made two substitutions. Doku and Akanji enter.
55th minute, best chance for Man City. Doku’s cross was met by Haaland’s first time kick, but the ball still hit the post hard.
Man City’s attacks have not yet produced results. MU played very well to maintain their lead. Their defense is still very neat. 70 minutes of the match.
In the 87th minute, Man City reduced the gap. Receiving the ball on the left side, Doku stabbed into the middle and fired a low shot at the near post. Onana responded late. Goal! City 1-2 MU.
7 minutes of additional time was not enough for Man City. Score 2-1 for the Red Devils to win. Manchester United will win the 2023/2024 FA Cup.
