John Stones (left) has been great in midfield with some great shots in Manchester City's deeper role. Photo: Getty Images/Karl Resin
Manchester City narrowly missed one win with an important treble as they beat Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Cup final thanks to a brace from Ilkay Gündogan.
The City captain entered the record books as he scored the fastest goal in FA Cup Final history, breaking the goal with a graceful volley after 12 seconds.
United are aiming to win both domestic cups in the same season for the first time and shatter City's hopes of emulating their own historic 1999 treble that matched the game when Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty.
But Gundogan restored City's lead with another volley seven minutes into the break, and Pep Guardiola's team resisted late pressure to win the trophy for the seventh time.
Mike McGrath evaluates their star players on Saturday afternoon.
« Manchester City (4-3-3)Stefan Ortega
Looked confident with the ball at his feet after getting the nod to take part in cup competitions. Wrong sent due to Bruno's penalty. 6/10
Kyle Walker
They had the pace to match Sancho when they were chasing the ball. He was well positioned and slipped into the back three when City attacked. 7/10
Ruben Diaz
A good fight with Rashford where he tried to impose himself quickly and show his pace in the short run. Good rear presence and head on balls. 7/10
Diaz (right) represented an authority in the center of defense Credit: Getty Images/Adam Davy John Stones Started in a flat-backed four at the start of the game but moved forward as a holding midfielder and was comfortable getting the ball and turning before moving. 8/10
Manuel Akanji
The left-back had to be on the lookout when United tried to attack City's left flank and he put in a good performance taking on Wan-Bissaka and Bruno. 6 /10
Rodrigo
Possesses such positional intelligence, covering the opponent's passes, but also moving the ball quickly. Physically present at set pieces and heading off target. 7/10
Ilkay Gundogan
It took only 13 seconds for the first hit, and his second volley missed De Gea exactly. In addition to goals, his passes opened United . 9 /10
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Great set-piece serve in which he helped Gundogan score the second goal. He carried the ball forward and created it for his teammates. 7/10
Bernardo Silva
He went far to the right and struggled to get into the game, although his position meant he was stretching United. Good energy for his team. 6 /10
Erling Haaland
Used his strength to create chances for himself and also effectively took the ball away from his team. United are difficult to control. 6/10
Jack Grealish
Very unlucky with the penalty, as there was no intention of handballing. Well fought Wan-Bissaka and continued to run at him, but some of his runs ended in failure. 6/10
Subs: Foden 76 (De Bruyne), Ake 89 (Grealish), LAporte 90+5 (Walker)
Unused : Ederson (a), Phillips, Alvarez, Mahrez, Palmer, Lewis
Manchester United (4-2-3-1)David De Gea
There was no chance with the first goal, but he was slow to react on the second, which took two rebounds before scoring. Bad with his feet and may have been hit in the first half. 4/10
Aaron Wang -Bissaka
Tried to move forward while Untied fought their way back to the finals. Added another dimension to United's attacks and good one-on-one defense. 7/10
Wan-Bissaka (left) was Manchester United's best player in the first half. Image Credit & Copyright: AP/Jon Super Victor Lindelof
Kicking an object from City End during a goal celebration. His clearance went to Gundogan from the opening kick, but the goal was not his fault. 6 /10
Rafael Varane
Crossed from eight yards after a corner, which was a huge chance. Good fight with Haaland, hit the bar late. 6 /10
Luke Shaw
Kept Bernardo quiet on his flank but wished the pitch was bigger to join attacks and cross. 6/10
Casemiro
Disciplined by the Brazilian as he defended his defense, then the passing improved in the game. His challenge to Akanji would have been punished under different circumstances. 6 /10
Fred
He may have gotten away with De Bruyne in the box when the Belgian got over his challenge. Tried to pick up the rhythm in the game. 5 /10
Bruno Fernandes
implemented the penalty well under heavy pressure and celebrated wildly. Previously guilty of losing possession in the danger zone. 7/10
Christian Eriksen
Did not react to the danger for the first goal. Even though his set pieces were good and he made passes, he didn't dictate the game. 4/10
Jadon Sancho
He continued to run to the City, but was blocked most of the time, even as he dodged the initial challenges. Wish there were more crosses. 5/10
The winner (center) struggled influenced during his time at Old Trafford. Credit: Getty Images/Will Palmer. Marcus Rashford
He posed a threat to City with his running even when it looked like a lost cause, and his dangerous run with the ball was one of the ways United counted. return to the game. 6/10
Subs: Garnacho 62 (Eriksen), Weghorst 78 (Sancho), McTominay 83 (Lindelof)
Unused: Butland (d) , Maguire, Malasia, Dalot, Weghorst, Pellistry, Elanga
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