Manchester City have kept their treble hope alive after defeating Manchester United 2-1 at Wembley to lift the 2023 FA Cup.
The Premier League champions were ahead after just 13 seconds, the fastest goal in FA Cup final history, when Ilkay Gundogan was first to pounce on a loose ball to volley home and stun both sets of fans.
🤯 Absolutely incredible! Ilkay Gundogan scores the fastest goal in FA Cup Final history, as Manchester City lead Manchester United after just 13 seconds at Wembley! #MCFC #MUFC #FACupFinal
— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) June 3, 2023
It was an ominous start from City who left United players largely chasing shadows in the first half until VAR intervene and awarded United a controversial penalty.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s header back into the area flicked off Jack Grealish’s fingers, and referee Paul Tierney was eventually told to take a second look after play had continued. He went to the pitch side monitor and then duly pointed to the spot. Bruno Fernandes converted the penalty by sending Stefan Ortega the wrong way.
Trademark Bruno Fernandes penalty kick. 1-1. Game on! #MCFC #MUFC #FACupFinal pic.twitter.com/y98cAyo2x8
— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) June 3, 2023
United came back stronger in the second half but suffered a setback as Gundogan scored again after volleying home a Kevin De Bruyne corner from the edge of the area.
The Red Devils went close to a second leveller through Marcus Rashford and substitute Alejandro Garnacho but they could not find the goal to force extra time.
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC 🦸@IlkayGuendogan with another magical volley ✨#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/HLCo4VpARt
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) June 3, 2023
City will now turn their attention to the Champions League final against Inter Milan on June 10 as they bid to lift Europe’s premier competition for the first time in their history and emulate United’s Treble feat of 1999.
The FA Cup is Manchester City’s second trophy this season as they won the Premier League for the 2022-23 season, finishing five points above second-placed Arsenal. Manchester City needs to defeat Inter Milan next week in the Champions League Final, to complete their treble run.
The FA Cup has been played since 1871, and Man United’s 12 tournament wins trail only Arsenal’s 12. United last won in 2016.
The FA Cup has been played since 1871, and Man United’s 12 tournament wins trail only Arsenal’s 12. United last won in 2016.
