Man City vs Man United FA Cup final score, result, stats as Garnacho and Mainoo give Ten Hag famous triumph

Brad Cox

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Man City vs Man United FA Cup final score, result, stats as Garnacho and Mainoo give Ten Hag famous triumph image

WEMBLEY, LONDON — Norman Whiteside, Cristiano Ronaldo, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo. The two current Manchester United squad members on that list joined Whiteside and Ronaldo as the only players in club history to score as teenagers in an FA Cup final.

Against all the odds, their two goals saw United storm to a 2-0 lead against Premier League champions Manchester City in the first half before putting a defensive masterclass in the second half.

Andre Onana's woeful error allowed City substitute Jeremy Doku to reduce the arrears in the 87th minute but United held out for a deserved triumph.

Man City vs. Man United final score

 FTGoalscorers
Man City1Doku 87'
Man United2Garnacho 30', Mainoo 39'

Starting lineups:

Man City lineup: (4-1-4-1, right to left): Ortega (GK) — Walker, Stones, Ake, Gvardiol — Rodri — Kovacic De Bruyne, Silva, Foden — Haaland.

Man United lineup: (4-3-3, right to left): Onana (GK) — Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Wan-Bissaka — Mainoo, Amrabat, McTominay — Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford.

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United's togetherness and fight has been missed on too many occasions this campaign but they had it in spades here for a slice of sweet revenge after failing to prevent City's treble bid in this fixture last season.

It was reported by The Guardian 24 hours before kick-off that Erik ten Hag would lose his job as manager of United no matter the result and after chatting with fans across the country on the way to Wembley, many appeared to suggest that would be the right call. 

What will happen in the coming days and weeks is to be determined, but one thing is for sure, Ten Hag has won two trophies in two years as Man United boss. 

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and United's new footballing structure will have to weigh Saturday's euphoria against a dismal Premier League campaign where United finished eighth — their lowest finishing position since 1990 and 31 points behind Pep Guardiola's champions.

From the first whistle, it appeared we were in for an entertaining cup final. United looked to replicate what City did to them in last year's final as Bruno Fernandes put Marcus Rashford in on goal inside the opening 30 seconds. But Kyle Walker recovered beautifully to beat his fellow England international to the ball and Stefan Ortega came to collect. 

City dashed up the other end immediately and Lisandro Martinez shoved Erling Haaland to the floor inside United's box but the referee waved play on. Guardiola fumed on the touchline, the first outburst of an increasingly frustrating afternoon for the Catalan coach.

After an opening half-hour of City dominance, it was United who took the lead through Garnacho. Guardiola's defence dealt with a couple of previous attempted deep balls over their heads until Diogo Dalot tried it again. Josko Gvardiol appeared in control as he looked to calmly head the ball back to Ortega but the City goalkeeper had come too far and Garnacho pounced to slot the ball into an empty net. 

United's half on the east side of Wembley erupted as they chanted "Viva Garnacho" and City fans were left silenced. 

Travelling to the game you struggled to find a United fan that was looking forward to this final, never mind thinking about lifting the trophy. That goal sent shockwaves of belief through a red sea inside the home of football and it transferred onto the players. United then had the ball in the back of the net seven minutes later through Rashford after Garnacho dribbled in behind the City defence again but was offside on this occasion.

Moments later United did have their second. Garnacho again found space down the right and this time played a cutback pass to Fernandes, who tucked a cute ball across the box for Mainoo to slot a first-time shot beyond Ortega.

Guardiola made changes at the break as he hooked Mateo Kovacic and Nathan Ake to introduce Doku and Manuel Akanji. City immediately took control in the second half and Erling Haaland hammered the bar with a left-footed strike. 

He then made another substitution as Kevin De Bruyne made way for Julian Alvarez. These subs turned the tie on its head as it brought endless waves of City attacks on United's penalty area. Walker forced Onana into a cracking save as he let fly from distance but it was tipped wide before the United goalkeeper celebrated Alvarez slotting a glorious chance past the post.

Doku caused all sorts of problems down the left flank and gave City that moment of hope as he pulled one back with less than three minutes to play. He cut onto his right foot and struck past Onana, who could only palm the ball into this side netting. After a fine individual display up until that point, the Cameroon international should have done much better.

It set up an incredibly nerve-wracking finish for both sets of fans but United held on, something that has not been said much this season, and celebrated wildly at the final whistle.

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FT: They've done it! MAN UNITED HAVE WON THE FA CUP!

90+7 minute: Hojlund does brilliantly well to earn a free-kick deep in City's half and that might see United over the line. 

90+6 minute: Onana is taking an age with these goalkicks but with the substitutions, we're probably looking at another three or four minutes to play.

90+3 minute: Mount and Lindelof are being brought on for United as Garnacho and McTominay are subbed. 

90+2 minute: An inswinging corner from Alvarez is collected by Onana and United fans take a deep breath. 

90th minute: There will be an additional seven minutes of added time to play. City fans are rejuvenated.

87th minute: GOAL! And there it is!! Doku has given City that momentum they so desperately needed. This is going to be the nerviest of finishes. 

84th minute: City are running out of time here but United must keep their focus. They know all too well how ruthless they can be with a slight bit of momentum.

75th minute: Mainoo wrestles Haaland to the ground in the box from a corner and the referee again waves play on. VAR had a look and agreed with the on-field referee. 

74th minute: Evans is on for Martinez and Hojlund comes on for Rashford. 

68th minute: Garnacho has another shot right at Ortega which is parried wide for a corner. 

67th minute: Changes may be on the way for Ten Hag as he sends Hojlund and Evans to warm up.

64th minute: How have City not scored? Foden plays a sensational ball through to Alvarez who is wide open in the box but he scuffs his effort wide. 

60th minute: What a hit from Walker but what a save from Onana. City are knocking at the door here...

58th minute: United have no control of this match whatsoever as City surge their penalty area. 

57th minute: De Bruyne makes way for Alvarez. 

55th minute: Close for City! Haaland hammers the bar and City are all over United now. 

52nd minute: United continue to compact the midfield and at the minute it's throwing City's rhythm out the window. You get the feeling it's going to be a long 45 minutes as City look to storm United's half. 

46th minute: We are back underway at Wembley. City make two changes as Kovacic is replaced by Doku and Ake comes off for Akanji.

HT: That's it for the first half and what a thriller it was for United fans. City have shown complacency and United have been ruthless on the counter. A huge team talk for both sets of managers is on the way. 

39th minute: GOAL! United double their lead and it's the 19-year-old Kobbie Mainoo! Garnacho is again down the right in acres of space and he finds Fernandes who tucks a pass to Mainoo unmarked in the box and slots past Ortega. 

37th minute: United have the ball in the back of the net again as Garnacho is in behind once more. He tees up Rashford who has an empty goal to stroke the ball into but the linesman has his flag up. 

30th minute: GOAL! GARNACHO! It's a huge mistake at the back as Gvardiol looks to head a deep pass from Dalot back to Ortega but his keeper had come too far and the United man passes into an empty net. The United half of Wembley erupts into "Viva Garnacho!".

23rd minute: Garnacho gets the better of Ake down the right but in the end he is outmuscled as he looked to drive into the box. United have been much better in the last five minutes or so. 

22nd minute: City then look to counter but Dalot brings down Haaland and somehow avoids a yellow card.

21st minute: Ten Hag's side have their first chance since the opening minute as City get caught on the ball in defence but United can't quite get a clear shot off as Kovacic just gets back in the nick of time to prevent Fernandes on the six-yard box.

18th minute: United having to do a lot of concentrating off the ball and lots of defending so far.

14th minute: Guardiola's side are looking good down the left with Gvardiol and Kovacic combining well to take the ball deep into United's half. A few early crosses have been cleared well by United. 

9th minute: United work it well from left to right and Fernandes finds Garnacho with a little bit of space before he has the first shot on target but it's right at Ortega who saves with ease. 

7th minute: City are allowing United to play around with the ball at the back in these early stages and it means Onana is eventually forced long each time. 

5th minute: Garnacho is the right winger for United as Fernandes occupies the false nine position with Rashford down the left. 

2nd minute: Wow what a sensational start to this game as Rashford is in on goal immediately but Walker beats him for pace. Then City come right up the other end and Martinez shoves Haaland in the area but no penalty. 

1st minute: City get us underway!

5 mins before kickoff: The national anthem has been sung and we are ready for kickoff. Wembley is rocking...

15 mins before kickoff: According to Opta, United are the first side since Millwall in 2004 to start at least two teenagers in an FA Cup final with Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho.

30 mins before kickoff: Both sets of fans are inside Old Trafford early as the DJ plays their fan tunes. The atmosphere is building beautifully here and all of a sudden, the nerves are kicking in for supporters... 

1 hour before kickoff: Team news is in! Rashford starts for United despite leaks suggesting he would be on the bench. For City, Kovacic is in the midfield in place of Doku.

1 hour 30 mins before kickoff: We're in position at Wembley and we will be bringing you live updates as the team news comes in around half an hour.

2 hours before kickoff: Marcus Rashford has scored six goals for United against City in all competitions and has only bagged more against Leicester (8) and Liverpool (7). Four of his six goals against the team from the other side of Manchester have put United ahead in the match. The question is though, will he start today's game?

2 hours 30 mins before kickoff: The modern version of Manchester United are hardly unfamiliar with off-field distractions ahead of major games. Nevertheless, reports emerging that Erik ten Hag is set to be relieved of his duties however today's final plays out hardly makes for ideal preparation. Louis van Gaal famously made light of such a predicament when United beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in the 2016 FA Cup final thanks to a stunning extra-time goal from Jesse Lingard. If this is Ten Hag's curtail call, can he say farewell in a similar style?

3 hours before kickoff: Welcome to The Sporting News' live coverage of the 143rd FA Cup final. Manchester City face rivals Manchester United in the showpiece for a second year in a row. Before we look ahead to today's game, let's take a look back at last year's final between these two sides and how it all unfolded. 

Man City vs. Man United kick off time

This FA Cup final from Wembley Stadium kicks off on Saturday, May 25 at 3 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:

 DateKickoff time
USASat, May 2510 a.m. ET
CanadaSat, May 2510 a.m. ET
UKSat, May 253 p.m. BST
AUSSun, May 2612:00 am AEST
IndiaSat, May 257:30 p.m IST

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Man City vs Man United lineups, team news

City's absentee is goalkeeper Ederson, who missed the final match of the season against West Ham due to a fractured eye socket that will also keep him out of Brazil's Copa America squad. Stefan Ortega would likely have started in goal anyway as he is the usual keeper for domestic cup matches.

Guardiola must decide whether to stick with Jeremy Doku or bring in another ball-playing midfielder such as Mateo Kovacic.

Man City predicted lineup: (4-1-4-1, right to left): Ortega (GK) — Walker, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol — Rodri — Silva, De Bruyne, Foden, Doku  — Haaland.

Man City predicted subs: Ake, Kovacic, Stones, Grealish, Alvarez, Nunes, Carson, Bobb, Lewis

United's long injury list is finally clearing but there are still plenty of question marks over the starting lineup.

Ten Hag confirmed on May 23 that Harry Maguire would not be available despite earlier hope that the centre-back would have recovered in time from a muscle injury. However, fellow defenders Victor Lindelof should be available, as will striker Anthony Martial, who could make his final appearance in a United shirt. Luke Shaw is not expected to be ready for the match.

Ten Hag started a 4-2-2-2 system that secured back-to-back wins over Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion last week, but with Rasmus Hojlund fully rested having only played 38 minutes in that game, he'll be expected to come back in the XI.

Man United predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Dalot, Casemiro, Martinez, Wan-Bissaka — Mainoo, McTominay — Diallo, Fernandes, Garnacho — Hojlund.

Man United predicted subs: Rashford, Eriksen, Diallo, Evans, Bayindir, Antony, Martial, Lindelof.

Man City vs. Man United live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this FA Cup final match across selected areas of the world's major regions:

 TV channelStreaming
USA—ESPN+
CanadaSportsnetSportsnet Now
UKBBC1, ITV1, UTV, STV ScotlandBBC iPlayer, ITVX, STV Player
Australia—Paramount+
IndiaSony Ten 2, 3, 4JioTV, Sony LIV

USA: This fixture can be streamed exclusively on ESPN+.

Canada: Viewers from Canada can watch and stream this game on Sportsnet and its respective streaming service.

UK: The match will broadcast on both BBC One and ITV 1, as well as UTV in Northern Ireland and STV in Scotland, and can be streamed on BBC iPlayer along with STV and ITVX.

Australia: Australian fans can catch the FA Cup final live and exclusive on Paramount+, which is also available through Prime Video.

India: The Sony Sports Network is the place to go for the FA Cup final while Jio TV is also providing a live stream option.

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Brad is a content producer for The Sporting News and has previously worked for the likes of Squawka and The Athletic. His career highlight to date is reporting from the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final in Paris.