![]() ![]() Outstanding in the second half as his growing influence helped City take back control. Wins his individual duels and creates the platform for players like Gundgoan to be match-winners higher up the pitch. The Portuguese is back to his best and he looked like he coasted through the final.Īnother key City performer who makes everything look so simple. The full-back’s recovery pace was needed at times but he wasn’t really troubled until Garnacho’s introduction.Ī picture of authority in the centre of defence. ![]() Made a big save in stoppage time to tip over the crossbar. Pep Guardiola made the big call to start him in the FA Cup final and the goalkeeper didn’t do anything to let his manager down. Ilkay Gundogan scored the fastest-ever FA Cup final goal after just 13 seconds but Bruno Fernandes equalised from the penalty spot in a thrilling first half.īut Gundogan struck for the second time to restore City’s lead after the restart and although substitute Alejandro Garnacho went close, Pep Guardiola’s side held on.Ĭity can complete the treble and match Manchester United if they defeat Inter in the Champions League final next week. Manchester City defeated Manchester United to win the FA Cup and take another step closer to completing the treble at Wembley. ![]() Stones and Gundogan were excellent for City (REUTERS) ![]()
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