Manchester United players achieved a surprising defeat against Manchester City by clinching the 2023-2024 FA Cup title at Wembley after coming from behind.
Bookmakers worldwide had predicted that Manchester City, due to their poor run in the 2023-2024 season, would defeat Manchester United in the FA Cup final. However, the outcome proved otherwise.
In that season, Manchester United finished 8th in the league, while Manchester City secured their 4th consecutive Premier League title. Nevertheless, their league form did not influence the FA Cup final earlier today, May 25, 2024.
Alejandro Garnacho scored the opening goal for Manchester United in the 30th minute. Nine minutes later, Kobbie Mainoo doubled United’s lead.
Despite a late scare in the 87th minute when Jérémy Doku scored for Manchester City, Erik ten Hag and his team managed to hold on to their two-goal lead.
Manchester United survived the last-minute efforts by Pep Guardiola and his players to equalize in the remaining five minutes plus additional 7 minutes of extra time, securing a 2-1 victory.
With this FA Cup triumph, Manchester United will compete in the Europa League next season, while Chelsea, who finished 6th in the Premier League, will drop to the Conference League.
The future of Manchester United’s coach, Erik ten Hag, at the club remains uncertain, despite winning his second title in two full seasons. It will be intriguing to see whether he will stay at the club beyond this season.
