In a thrilling 2-1 victory, Manchester United’s teenage duo, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo, wrote their names in history, securing a spot for the Red Devils in the Europa League next season.
The 19-year-olds scored in the first half, with Garnacho netting the opener after 30 minutes and Mainoo doubling the lead nine minutes later. This feat made them the first pair of teenagers to score in an FA Cup final.
Manchester City, the Premier League champions, pushed hard to overcome the deficit, with substitute Jeremy Doku scoring a late consolation goal. However, it was not enough to prevent City’s 35-match unbeaten run from coming to an end.
Erik ten Hag’s United side made history by becoming the first team to beat Pep Guardiola’s City in a major domestic cup final. The win marked United’s first FA Cup final success in eight years and ended Rodri’s impressive record of 74 matches without defeat in all competitions for City.
Garnacho’s goal, which came after a defensive mix-up, made him the first Argentine to score in an FA Cup final since Ricardo Villa in 1981. Mainoo’s strike, set up by a sublime lay-off from Bruno Fernandes, made him the first English teenager to net in an FA Cup final since Steve MacKenzie in the same year.
Despite City’s late pressure, United’s goalkeeper, Andre Onana, made crucial saves to secure the win. The victory marked a memorable moment for the Red Devils, who finished 31 points behind City in the Premier League season.