Manchester United’s turbulent season led to jubilation at Wembley on Saturday as Erik ten Hag’s aspect triumphed 2-1 over rivals Manchester Metropolis to win the FA Cup.
The Purple Devils took a shock lead on the half hour mark by way of Alejandro Garnacho, who tapped into Metropolis’s empty internet following a defensive mix-up between Josko Gvardiol and Stefan Ortega.
There was nothing lucky about United’s second purpose 9 minutes later, nevertheless, as Kobbie Mainoo completed off Bruno Fernandes’ very good help to ship United in at half time 2-0 in entrance.
Second-half substitute Jeremy Doku impressed hope of a late comeback for Metropolis, scoring from distance due to a poor error from Andre Onana, however United in the end held on to say the victory.
Mail Sport’s CHRIS WHEELER and JACK GAUGHAN assess the gamers’ performances from Saturday’s showpiece at Wembley.
Manchester United triumphed 2-1 over rivals Manchester Metropolis on Saturday to win the FA Cup
The Purple Devils took a shock lead on the half hour mark by way of teenager Alejandro Garnacho (left), who capitalised on a mix-up between Josko Gvardiol and Stefan Ortega in defence
Erik ten Hag, who’s reportedly dealing with the axe at United, has ended the season with silverware
Manchester Metropolis
Stefan Ortega – 5
Appeared a bag of nerves from the off. Shaky on the ball and uncertain when to come back and mop up.
Kyle Walker – 5.5
Received’t wish to watch Kobbie Mainoo’s purpose once more. Ambled again and paid for it. Higher going ahead.
John Stones – 5.5
First begin in over a month and that confirmed. Couldn’t get to the rhythm of the sport. Improved after the break.
Nathan Ake – 5.5
Hooked at half time for his function within the first-half debacle. Might have been any of the again 4 in reality.
Josko Gvardiol – 5
Horrendous error for the primary which opened the sport up. Uncharacteristic mistake from the Croatian.
Rodri – 5.5
Free when on the ball, not breaking the sport up as a lot both. Passive, which can’t typically be levelled at him.
Sofyan Amrabat (left) helped hold Metropolis’s star man Kevin De Bruyne (proper) quiet within the first half
Second half substitute Jeremy Doku impressed hope for Metropolis with a strike from distance late on
Mateo Kovacic – 6
Truly appeared to be one of many extra progressive midfielders earlier than being sacrificed for Jeremy Doku.
Bernardo Silva – 6
On the periphery of it. Stayed wider than ordinary and by no means actually took management when Metropolis poured ahead.
Kevin De Bruyne – 5
Simply not himself, which has been extra frequent than ordinary this yr. Seventy-one per cent move completion.
Phil Foden – 7
Shining mild for Metropolis. Nonetheless produced moments of magic as others flailed however wanted extra help.
Erling Haaland – 5.5
Will argue he ought to have been awarded two penalties. Struck the woodwork. Labored off scraps.
SUBS
Manuel Akanji (for Ake, 46) – 7
Jeremy Doku (for Kovacic, 46) – 7
Julian Alvarez (for De Bruyne, 57) – 5.5
Subs not used: Carson, Dias, Grealish, Nunes, Bobb, Lewis
MANAGER
Pep Guardiola – 5
Erling Haaland had an off day for the champions, regardless of putting the woodwork after the break
Manchester United
Andre Onana – 6
Two wonderful one-handed saves from Walker however shall be livid at himself for letting Doku’s strike creep previous him.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 6.5
Pretty snug within the first half however had his arms full in opposition to Doku’s tempo and trickery within the second.
Raphael Varane – 7
Final recreation for United and what a option to exit. Big defensive effort to subdue Metropolis and win the cup.
Lisandro Martinez – 8
How Ten Hag has missed this man. Survived a first-minute penalty shout for nudge on Haaland however supreme after that.
Diogo Dalot – 7
Taking part in out of place on the left as soon as once more, however received his duel with compatriot Bernardo and obtained ahead nicely.
Kobbie Mainoo – 7
Celebrated his first Wembley last with a purpose, beginning and ending the transfer with a scientific end to place United two up.
Sofyan Amrabat – 7.5
In for the injured Casemiro and rose to the problem. Supplied steadying affect when it actually mattered.
Lisandro Martinez put in a match-winning efficiency on the again for Manchester United
Kobbie Mainoo doubled United’s benefit, slotting dwelling Bruno Fernandes’ very good help
Marcus Rashford – 7
A lot better. Grew in confidence after being eclipsed by Walker early on, and obtained an ovation from the followers when he went off.
Scott McTominay – 6.5
His bodily presence and vitality have been essential to United’s recreation plan, stopping Metropolis from turning possession into domination.
Alejandro Garnacho – 7
United’s foremost attacking risk. He pounced on Gvardiol’s error to attain the primary and examined Ortega with two pictures.
Bruno Fernandes – 6.5
Did a job for his workforce by performed as a false 9 once more, and produced an ingenious blind move to arrange Mainoo’s purpose.
Andre Onana, who made an outstanding save to disclaim Kyle Walker from distance early within the second half, was at fault for Metropolis’s solely purpose of the sport, failing to take care of Doku’s nearly-post shot
Fernandes performed the false 9 function once more for United and fantastically arrange the second purpose
SUBS
Lindelof (for Garnacho 90+3) – N/A
Mount (for McTominay 90+3) – N/A
Hojlund (for Rashford 73) – 6.5
Evans (for Martinez 73) – 6.5
Subs not used: Bayindir, Eriksen, Diallo, Kambwala, Antony
MANAGER
Erik ten Hag – 7
Got here to Wembley with a plan and stifled Metropolis to win his second trophy in two seasons at United. Will it’s sufficient to save lots of his job?
