There was an enormous shock on the finish of the season in England! English champions Manchester Metropolis misplaced the title within the FA Cup last. Within the metropolis derby with Manchester United, Pep Guardiola’s star ensemble misplaced 1:2 (0:2) and received just one trophy after final 12 months’s treble.
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For United, the ultimate coup not solely means an surprising pleased ending after a disappointing season, but in addition qualification for worldwide competitors. Victory within the FA Cup provides them a ticket to the Europa League – the Pink Devils went away empty-handed within the league in eighth place.
Stefan Ortega (M.) and his ManCity teammates do not look good once they concede the objective to make it 0-1
Unusual: Regardless of the victory in opposition to their arch rivals, he might be the coach of United Erik Hag ten final recreation. Based on media reviews, the Dutchman’s sacking is imminent, with former Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel thought-about to be his favourite to succeed him. Earlier than the sport, nonetheless, ten Hags had confirmed his whereabouts.
“Nobody believed in us”
Within the last, Metropolis fell behind on account of a horrible lapse in their very own defence. After an extended ball from Diogo Dalot to Alejandro Garnacho, Josko Gvardiol was quick asleep.
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He forgot in regards to the present goalkeeper Stefan Ortega and headed the ball previous his teammate. Garnacho thanked him and hit the Residents’ empty objective within the thirtieth minute.
However it received even worse. After Marcus Rashford’s objective was blocked from outdoors, Kobbie Mainoo made it 2-0 just a little in a while a counter-attack within the thirty ninth minute.
“Unbelievable. No person believed in us,” Garnacho mentioned after the sport: “However we’re a workforce, all collectively. We fought, the sport of our lives. Unbelievable. The followers are all the time there after we win or lose, house or away.”
Ring assault in opposition to Haaland: Metropolis demand a penalty
After the break, Pep Guardiola’s aspect pushed again, however struggled in opposition to United’s defensive bulwark.
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With quarter-hour to go, the Skyblues needed a penalty kick. After a nook, Mainoo dragged Erling Haaland to the bottom. Regardless of loud protests, referee Andy Madley’s whistle remained silent.
4 minutes earlier than the tip, substitute Jeremy Doku gave hope to his personal followers once more. He shot within the brief nook and hit the United goalkeeper Andre Onana, who regarded something however good within the scenario.
In the long run it was an surprising victory for the Pink Devils.