Manchester City’s successful season continued on Saturday, when they won the FA Cup against their local rivals, Manchester United, in a thrilling match at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
The victory put City on track for a historic treble, having already won the Premier League.
Both teams demonstrated their quality and determination in the FA Cup final, which was intense and fiercely contested.
However, it was Manchester City’s influential midfielder Ilkay Gundogan who stole the show with a stunning brace of goals.
The City captain’s clinical finishing proved decisive, propelling Pep Guardiola’s team to FA Cup victory. United’s goal was scored by captain Bruno Fernandes from a controversial penalty.
Check out some of the best photos from the game
Prince William at the Emirates FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium.
Ilkay Gundogan celebrates his second volleyed goal. Photograph: Ashley Western/Colorsport/Shutterstock
Guondogan lifts the Trophy. Photograph: Michael Regan/The FA/Getty Images
Manchester City’s Guardiola, De Bruyne Grealish celebrate after winning the FA Cup as Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag looks on. Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters
Fernandes scores a penalty. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian
Grealish handles the ball. Photograph: Ashley Western/Colorsport/Shutterstock
Haaland slides to kick the ball. Photograph: Jon Super/AP
Gundogan scores with a volley. Photograph: Paul Childs/Action Images/Reuters
Fans make their way towards Wembley Stadium ahead of the FA Cup Final. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian
Gundogan volleys another goal. Photograph: Eddie Keogh/The FA/Getty Images
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