BREAKING NEWS: Live from Wembley, “There is a different between playing to win and being hungry to win. i told them we are coming for the cup and that’s what we did today” Erik ten Hag praises players on the performance against Manchester City as they come out victorious in a difficult task to win the FA CUP. Manchester united defeats Manchester City to put them in their place.

Erik ten Hag set aside speculation about his future by guiding Manchester United to a stunning 2-1 victory over Premier League champions Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley.

In the lead-up to the match, reports suggested that United had decided to part ways with Ten Hag, regardless of the outcome of the final. However, if this was to be his last game in charge, the United players provided a fitting send-off.

First-half goals from Alejandro Garnacho, capitalizing on a mix-up between Josko Gvardiol and Stefan Ortega, and Kobbie Mainoo left Pep Guardiola’s side in shock. Manchester City attempted a comeback in the second half, with Erling Haaland’s shot hitting the crossbar and Andre Onana making crucial saves from Kyle Walker’s long-range efforts. Despite Onana’s efforts, he couldn’t stop substitute Jeremy Doku’s goal in the 87th minute, setting up a tense finish.

City fans were hopeful as seven minutes of stoppage time were announced, but it was the United supporters who celebrated at the final whistle, as their team prevented City from becoming the first side to achieve back-to-back league and FA Cup doubles.

This FA Cup victory marks United’s second trophy under Ten Hag, following their Carabao Cup win last season. It also allows United to move past a disappointing league season by securing Europa League qualification. However, uncertainty remains about whether Ten Hag will continue to lead them into the next season.