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      Man Utd awarded ‘worst penalty in history penalties’ against Man City in FA Cup final leaving BBC and ITV pundits fuming

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      MANCHESTER UNITED were awarded a “ridiculous” penalty after Jack Grealish was judged to have handled the ball in the FA Cup final.VAR decided to penalise the Manchester City star for his arm being in an unnatural position when the ball hit him from close range after a header from Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka headed the ball across the box and it hit Jack Grealish’s armCredit: BBC
      The ref thought it was a penalty after a VAR reviewCredit: BBC
      Jack Grealish fumed at the officialsCredit: Reuters
      Referee Paul Tierney was alerted to the incident by Stockley Park official David Coote.
      And after checking the monitor the man with the whistle pointed to the spot.
      Bruno Fernandes stepped up to convert the penalty to level the game after a sensational strike from Ilkay Gundogan after 14 seconds put City ahead.
      But pundits were left raging over the decision.
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      BBC’s Jermaine Jenas said: “Yes it’s hit his hand, yes his hand is in the air, but it’s not a penalty for me.’”
      Meanwhile on ITV, Lee Dixon said: “That’s the worst penalty in the history of penalties.
      “I don’t care what the rule book says, it’s not a penalty.”
      Peter Schmeichel felt it was the correct decision but conceded the rules are “silly”.
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      Alan Shearer agreed and called the regulations “terrible” and admitted he was on the verge of swearing about it.
      Ex-Man Utd captain Roy Keane believed it was harsh but thought Grealish could bring his arms down.
      There was more controversy later in the game over a decision when Kevin De Bruyne went down under the challenge of Fred.
      VAR looked at the incident but believed it was not a foul.
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      Man Utd star Casemiro escapes red card for horror stamp on Akanji in FA Cup final leaving Man City fans raging

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      MANCHESTER CITY supporters were left raging that Casemiro escaped a red card after a horror tackle on Manuel Akanji.The Premier League champions are taking on Manchester United in the FA Cup final this afternoon.
      Casemiro escaped a red card after this horror challenge on Manuel AkanjiCredit: AP
      Man City fans were fuming that the Brazilian received no punishmentCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The incident occurred in the 12th minute at WembleyCredit: BBC
      The Brazilian appeared to stamp on the City defenderCredit: BBC
      The Wembley showpiece burst into life in record fashion as Ilkay Gundogan fired City ahead after just 12 SECONDS.
      That was the fastest-ever goal scored in FA Cup final history.
      But after starting on cloud nine, City fans were furious around 13 minutes later after their defender was caught by United’s Casemiro.
      Akanji was caught on the inside of his ankle by the Brazilian and was left rolling in agony.
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      The incident then went to VAR for a review – but the officials deemed that Casemiro’s tackle was not worthy of any booking.
      And, incredibly, it was actually the United man that ended up receiving the free-kick, which left fans absolutely raging and completely baffled.
      One fan tweeted: “Casemiro pulled out this nasty tackle on Akanji and went totally unpunished?”
      Another joked: “Manuel Akanji is down receiving treatment after a nasty challenge from Casemiro. Free kick to Manchester United.”
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      A fellow viewer wrote: “That’s a red all day.”
      Another fan said: “Casemiro took out Akanji, that’s a damn red!!!!”
      While another blasted: “That decision has absolutely baffled me.
      “Casemiro puts his studs through Akanji’s ankle, they do a quick VAR check for a potential red.. Man U free kick.”
      As another added: “I still don’t understand VAR. Casemiro stamps on Akanji shins and gets a foul for him then that handball. Ridiculous.
      “Football has two law books. One with Var and one without.”
      Raging City fans were thought Casemiro had stamped on their defenderCredit: BBC More

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      Why Wrexham star hopes ‘lights go out and they can’t finish FA Cup final’ as he nervously watches on at Wembley

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      WREXHAM star Paul Mullin said he hopes the lights go out at Wembley Stadium and the FA Cup final cannot be finished. Manchester United meet Manchester City in the showpiece on Saturday afternoon.
      Paul Mullin wants neither Man City nor Man Utd to win the FA CupCredit: Getty
      Mullin fired the Wrexham to League Two after winning the National League title this season.
      And the Welsh side enjoyed a good run in the FA Cup too before they were beaten by Sheffield United in a fourth round replay.
      With his eight goals in five matches during the competition, Mullin will win the FA Cup Golden Boot and he is in attendance at Wembley to collect his award.
      But Mullin is a boyhood Liverpool fan and can’t choose who he would rather win the derby final.
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      Mullin joked with talkSPORT: “Today, it is not the occasion I wanted with two Manchester clubs and supporting Liverpool but it will be good to see [Erling] Haaland and Co.
      “I don’t really want either team to win, to be honest.

      “I hope it goes to penalties and the lights go out and they can’t finish the game.
      “That would be the ideal scenario. But I am a Liverpool fan, loved it this time last year when Liverpool were here.
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      “It is still going to be an unbelievable occasion and to watch these players, who are unbelievable up close, is something to look forward to.”
      Riyad Mahrez needs to score four goals to catch Mullin’s eight in the cup and on his likely Golden Boot-winning performance, he said: “It is unbelievable.
      “It is something I am really proud of. When my little boy grows up… to be able to show that his dad was able to win something I’d look back on my career and be really proud of.
      “It is the cherry on top, the focus all season has been to get promoted.
      “I knew going into the game against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane that if I got a goal I’d have a good chance of winning this also.
      “When that happened, it was something that after the promotion I could look back on and give me a really good end to a good year.” More

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      Man City score fastest ever FA Cup final goal after just SIX touches to leave Man Utd and Ten Hag stunned

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      ILKAY GUNDOGAN stunned Manchester United by firing in an FA Cup final goal after just 12 seconds – the fastest in the competition’s history.The Manchester City star pounced on a loose ball to land a scorcher at Wembley’s Saturday final just SIX touches after kick-off.
      Ilkay Gundogan scored the fastest goal in FA Cup final history against Man UtdCredit: Reuters

      The German fired Man City ahead after just 12 secondsCredit: AFP
      The previous record belonged to Louis Saha, who netted 25 seconds into Everton’s 2-1 defeat against Chelsea in 2009’s showpiece event.
      Gundogan got the ball rolling as he rolled a pass all the way back to Stefan Ortega after the referee blew his whistle, with the goalie then knocking it forward to Kevin de Bruyne.
      The Belgian’s touch was then weakly headed away by United’s Victor Lindelof, who knocked it straight into Gundogan’s path.
      And the Treble-hunter didn’t think twice as he pulled the trigger to plant a sweetly-hit sizzler past David de Gea in a move totalling only six touches.
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      Gundogan’s incredible early opener sent City fans into raptures across Wembley.
      Pep Guardiola turned to his bench in delight before pumping his fists.
      But Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag was in a sombre mood as his game plan was undone in only 12 seconds.
      The Red Devils went into the game eager to keep a free-scoring City at bay.
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      But not even they could have predicted their rival’s lightning-quick start at the home of English football.
      Things almost got worse in the third minute when Rodri’s header glanced past United’s post.
      And 13 minutes later Erling Haaland went close with a strong strike.

      United managed to get a foothold in the game and equalised shortly after the 30-minute mark.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s header was clipped by Jack Grealish’s fingertips in the penalty area.
      After a quick VAR check, Paul Tierney pointed to the spot and Bruno Fernandes cooly rolled home the equaliser from 12 yards. More

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      Fans in love with Laura Woods’ outfit for FA Cup final as ITV presenter is told she ‘defines beautiful’

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      ITV presenter Laura Woods has received a raft of compliments during the coverage of the FA Cup final.Woods provided pre-match analysis at Wembley for the highly-anticipated clash between rivals Manchester United and Manchester City.

      Laura Woods was praised on social media before the FA Cup Final
      Woods’s choice of outfit received a raft of compliments from fans
      The famous journalist had already won over the crowd as she shared a pic of her and fellow presenter Ally McCoist at the famous ground before kick-off.
      And it was her choice of outfit that led to mass adulation on social media as she went for a white jacket and skirt.
      One fan tweeted: “Laura you define beautiful hope you’re having a great day and enjoy the final.”
      Another commented: “Looking beautiful as ever Laura.”
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      A third posted: “Look gorgeous Laura.”
      This supporter said: “Oh you look beautiful Laura. Come on United.”
      And that one stated: “Looking good as always Laura. Enjoy the match. Hopefully a United win.”
      Wembley is hosting the first ever FA Cup final between the two Manchester giants.
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      United will be looking to end City’s hopes of matching their legendary Treble from 1999.
      The Cityzens have already won the Premier League and will be looking to conquer their first ever Champions League next Saturday when they take on Inter Milan in Istanbul.
      The Red Devils, on the other hand, are looking to seal a Double after winning the Carabao Cup. More

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      History made in FA Cup final as Gary Lineker reveals ‘this is the first time they’ve ever done that’

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      FOR the first time in FA Cup history a word has been engraved into the iconic trophy ahead of the final. Manchester United meet Manchester City at Wembley this afternoon.
      Gary Lineker showed the unique difference on this year’s cupCredit: BBC SPORT
      The name ‘Manchester’ is already on there waiting for the winnerCredit: BBC SPORT
      And before kick-off, host Gary Lineker highlighted a big difference to the prize, which had blue and red ribbons on it.
      The word “Manchester” has already been carved into the trophy.

      At full-time, the engravers only have to add either “City” or “United” to the cup knowing it will head up north tonight.
      On the decision to etch a word on early, Andy Ambler, The FA’s director of professional game relations, said: “It’s remarkable that these giants of English football have won the competition on 18 out of a possible 141 occasions between them but not met in the final until now.
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      “This unique engraving underlines the historic nature of the game in prospect, and we can’t wait to see whether it will be City or United added to the trophy.”
      Man Utd will be hoping it is their name put on it as they aim to prevent their rivals from winning the Treble.
      Pep Guardiola’s men have already won the Premier League and have the Champions League final against Inter Milan next weekend.
      But despite holding the potential to leave their rivals heartbroken and protect the legacy of United’s 1999 Treble-winning team, Erik ten Hag insists his team are not impacted by it.
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      He explained: “We want to win a cup,
      “It is not about stopping City. It is about us winning the cup. It’s a great opportunity.
      “This is a good test for us. I think City have done a very good job.
      “They play very good football so they deserve it but I don’t look at them.
      “Of course I look at our opponents but we look to ourselves and you have to see where you are as a club and from there you have to make progress and I think we did last season.
      “Wembley is probably the best stadium in the world and to be there is very exciting.” More

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      Fans all switch from BBC to ITV for FA Cup final after realising who is presenting

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      FOOTBALL fans have switched their viewing pattern from the BBC to ITV after seeing who was presenting on the channels. The two channels are going head-to-head for viewers ahead of the all-Manchester FA Cup final.
      Laura Woods pictured alongside Ally McCoistCredit: Twitter / @laura_woodsy
      Fans declared they would be switching viewing allegiancesCredit: Rex

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      But upon seeing a Woods tweet revealing she was presenting ITV’s coverage alongside Ally McCoist, fans declared their intention to switch over.
      One fan said: “Time to switch over to ITV.”
      A second reacted: “Now that’s a pair of pundits.”
      “Going to switch from BBC to ITV now 😮‍💨,” declared a third.
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      A fourth typed: “Was watching BBC now I gotta switch.”

      Another added: “Defo switching from BBC.”
      Fans were also quick to lavish praise on her outfit.
      ITV’s team consists of Mark Pougatch presenting with Roy Keane, Joleon Lescott, and Ian Wright performing studio punditry.
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      Meanwhile, Woods will be pitchside with Karen Carney, while Sam Matterface, Ally McCoist and Lee Dixon are in the commentary box.
      Meanwhile, BBC’s coverage is headed up by Gary Lineker.
      The Match of the Day host has been joined by Alan Shearer, Peter Schmeichel and Micah Richards in the studio. More

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      Micah Richards apologises to Man Utd legend Peter Schmeichel on live TV just moments into FA Cup final coverage

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      MICAH RICHARDS apologised to Peter Schmeichel live on TV just moments into the FA Cup final coverage. The former Manchester City defender was joined by United legend Schmeichel on BBC punditry duty at Wembley.
      Peter Schmeichel and Micah Richards were together on FA Cup final duty
      And Richards took the time to apologise after revealing he once voted to drop his son Kasper in favour of Joe Hart.
      He said: “So many moons ago, under Sven-Goran Eriksson, your son played with me at Manchester City.
      “And, Joe Hart was there also. So Sven-Goran Eriksson pulls us into his office and says, he doesn’t really know who to play out of Kasper or Joe.

      “But obviously I was friendly with Joe. So I picked Joe Hart. But I wasn’t the captain!
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      “It wasn’t just me, I was only vice-captain. Richard Dunne made the decision, not me.”
      Kasper came through City’s academy and spent three senior years with the club before leaving in 2009 after a series of loan moves.
      Hart similarly had spells away with the club before returning for a breakthrough season at the Etihad in 2010.
      He went on to win two Premier League titles and an FA Cup with City but lost his place as No1 and ultimately left for good in 2018.
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      Meanwhile, Kasper went from Notts County to Leeds and then Leicester after leaving Manchester.
      He would become a Leicester club legend, winning the league and FA Cup during his time – leaving Foxes fan Gary Lineker thanking Richards.
      Lineker said: “Micah, can I thank you though. On behalf of Leicester.”
      Hart is now with Celtic, winning the Scottish Premiership twice, while Kasper left Leicester for Nice in France in 2022.
      Kasper Schmeichel and Joe Hart in 2014Credit: Action Images – Reuters More