Manchester United stun Manchester City to win FA Cup final
United win their first trophy under Erik ten Hag
Marcus Rashford's superb strike settles pulsating contest
Manchester United produced a stunning performance to beat Manchester City 2-1 in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium.
Erik ten Hag's side took the lead through Marcus Rashford's superb strike in the first half, and they held on to their advantage despite a late City rally.
The victory is United's first trophy since 2017, and it is a major boost for Ten Hag, who has been under pressure following a poor start to the season.
City, meanwhile, will be disappointed not to have won a seventh FA Cup in 11 years.
The match was played in front of a sell-out crowd at Wembley, and it was a pulsating contest from start to finish.
United started the brighter of the two sides, and they took the lead in the 16th minute when Rashford fired a low shot into the bottom corner.
City responded well to going behind, and they had several chances to equalise before half-time.
However, the United defence held firm, and they went into the break with a 1-0 lead.
The second half was just as entertaining as the first, and both sides had chances to score.
United doubled their lead in the 52nd minute when Bruno Fernandes scored from the penalty spot after Casemiro had been fouled by Ederson.
City pulled a goal back in the 70th minute through Jack Grealish, but United held on to their lead to secure a famous victory.
The victory is a major boost for Ten Hag, who has been under pressure following a poor start to the season.
It is also a major coup for United, who have now won their first trophy since 2017.
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