Man City vs Man United LIVE: FA Cup final goals and latest updates as Alejandro Garnacho scores at Wembley



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Manchester City face rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final today with a double-double on the line at Wembley Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side, a week on from their fourth successive Premier League title, face a United side low on confidence after a turbulent season under Erik ten Hag.

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The Dutchman’s future is under intense speculation, with a summer of change anticipated at Old Trafford, but an unlikely victory over the champions could prove vital to convince Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his team to persevere with him for next season.

“I am just focusing on the job I have to do and that is first win the game on Saturday and then we are in the project,” Ten Hag said when quizzed on his future. “Keep going in the project. I came here to win trophies and Saturday is another opportunity.”

Follow all the build-up, team news and updates from Wembley Stadium before kick-off below:

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34’ – City 0-1 United

Well, now we’ll see if City can raise their game. They’ve had all the ball but few openings – good defensive shape from United so far.

Garnacho made the most of his opportunity handed to him by Gvardiol – quite a bit of that mix-up on Ortega too mind.

De Bruyne and Haaland try to combine on the edge of the box but again it’s a compact midfield and they can’t get through the centre.

Karl Matchett25 May 2024 15:38

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GOAL! 29’ – City 0-1 United

Out of nowhere, the most absurd error and United are ahead! Another simple long ball, Gvardiol has the pace to beat Garnacho – but doesn’t look where his keeper is, nods the ball straight over Ortega who is rushing out and Garnacho has a beautifully easy task to tap in from seven yards out with an empty net! 1-0 to United!

Karl Matchett25 May 2024 15:32

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28’ – City 0-0 United

Kovacic and Foden exchange passes at ridiculous speed to break into the box – but the eventual cutback is behind Haaland and United clear. The striker is then the target once more for a cross from the right but Varane heads away this time.

For a fourth time, Walker beats Rashford for speed and recovers behind a high ball – United’s only real outlet so far, going long down the left!

Karl Matchett25 May 2024 15:30

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24’ – City 0-0 United

Walker is left floored after winning an aerial challenge seconds after Ortega and Kovacic almost played themselves into trouble inside their own box. Haaland then speeds away on the counter and is brought down by Dalot – free-kick given and should probably be a card, but nothing shown.

Karl Matchett25 May 2024 15:25

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20’ – City 0-0 United

Maybe it’s a bit hot at pitch level. De Bruyne now fires a pass out of play, routine one too. United working hard off the ball and waiting for a chance to spring forward in numbers. Mainoo tries to do that now and another pass over the top for Rashford eventually sees Stones have to block McTominay.

Karl Matchett25 May 2024 15:22

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16’ – City 0-0 United

Silva winds infield past two and has a shooting chance – he opts to pass though to Foden, who immediately slides a ball….straight out of play. Gvardiol was on the overlap but it was way ahead of him.

The suited Pep Guardiola offers a grimace on the touchline – his side are in control but haven’t gone through the gears yet.

Karl Matchett25 May 2024 15:20

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12’ – City 0-0 United

Silva crosses to the far post where Foden is arriving – his first-time hit goes into the side-netting on a narrow angle. Haaland has a couple of times looked to jump on or behind Martinez but the deliveries haven’t been on point yet. The Argentine centre-back has to be alert to clear another deep ball now, whacking it clear for a moment’s respite.

Karl Matchett25 May 2024 15:14

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8’ – City 0-0 United

A first few minutes on the ball for the Red Devils now, quite tidy and composed even if deep in their own midfield zone. Onana then hits another pass long over the top for Rashford to speed for, but once more Walker wins the footrace and sees off his rival.

Fernandes then spreads it wide for Garnacho who fires in a shot quickly – it’s on target, but at Ortega who saves comfortably. Moments of promise for the Red Devils all the same.

Karl Matchett25 May 2024 15:10

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4’ – City 0-0 United

High-tempo start and plenty of noise inside Wembley!

City naturally dominating possession early on and United clogging up the centre, forcing City back or wide so far.

De Bruyne and Silva both coming dep early on to try and get on the ball.

Karl Matchett25 May 2024 15:07

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1’ – City 0-0 United

We are underway! A first launched ball forward sees Rashford race towards the City box but Walker has the pace to more than match him and recover. An opening-seconds chance for United fans to roar some hope – then City fans roar as they want a penalty! A cross from the left, Haaland is bumped to ground by Martinez – but not enough for a foul.

Karl Matchett25 May 2024 15:03



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