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      Gundogan reveals Guardiola’s Man City masterplan against Man Utd that paid off within 12 seconds

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      ILKAY GUNDOGAN has lifted the lid on Pep Guardiola’s FA Cup masterplan against Manchester United.But even City didn’t expect it to work after just 12 seconds.
      Ilkay Gundogan has revealed Man City’s FA Cup final plan that involved Erling HaalandCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun

      The Premier League champions secured their second trophy of the season with victory in Saturday’s showpiece event at Wembley.
      Gundogan scored both goals in the 2-1 win over City’s rivals United, who only managed to hit the target thanks to a controversial penalty.
      And Guardiola’s men are now hoping to make it a historic Treble with victory over Inter Milan in next weekend’s Champions League final.
      However, the talking point today was less to do with the result after Gundogan’s incredible early opener.
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      The German midfielder struck after just 12 seconds, making his goal the fastest in FA Cup final history.
      The previous record was set in 2009 by Louis Saha when he netted in Everton’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea after 25 seconds.
      And Gundogan’s goal came about after just six touches from City’s kick-off.
      The veteran has now lifted the lid on Guardiola’s plan to hit United quickly.
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      City showed no hesitation in playing the ball back to their goalie for a long kick
      Haaland was then able to knock the ball down before Gundogan eventually got on the end of it
      City, who usually play short passes, knocked the ball back to goalie Stefan Ortega at the start of the game.
      He then launched a long kick up towards Erling Haaland, who took on the role of target man by knocking the ball to ground.
      United defender Victor Lindelof then failed to clear his lines properly, allowing Gundogan the time and space to smash in a cracking volley from distance.
      However, not even the City captain and his boss ever thought their plan would come to fruition so early in the game.
      Gundogan revealed: “Well obviously [the first goal took me by surprise]. We know how we do, how we play, how we want to play at kick-off.
      “We aimed for that, to go long for Erling and then to get the second ball and try to attack quick.
      “I guess for the first time this season we’ve scored, the ball was just placed amazingly for me, and I just had to hit it.
      “It was quite a good strike and it went in, it was amazing.”
      Gundogan wrapped his foot around the ball to fire in a stunning volleyCredit: Getty
      The German ended up netting the winning goal for City in the second halfCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      Pundit and former United goalie Peter Schmeichel was certainly impressed by Gundogan, saying: “He said that was the plan, to get it back to Ortega and then up to Haaland and pick it up from there.
      “12 seconds in, that’s quite a plan.”
      City boss Guardiola was also full of praise for Gundogan, who joined City with the Spaniard seven years ago.
      In response to Gary Lineker hailing “the perfect start”, Guardiola made a long-ball gesture before saying: “It was the genius manager! I said ‘Erling, get the ball’, English football!
      “What a season [Gundogan’s had.] When we arrived the first time together in Manchester, the skills are there but (also) a special mentality.
      “When you have a lot of players who play this type of game like a friendly, and they handle the pressure and say ‘OK let’s have fun’, you are becoming a good team, otherwise you cannot do it.”

      Finally, team-mate Jack Grealish thanks Gundogan for scoring his two goals after giving away a penalty to United for handball.
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      Football set for major law change, reveals Gary Lineker live on BBC after ‘very reliable information’

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      GARY LINEKER has claimed the handball law will be simplified ahead of the 2023-24 season.Manchester United were awarded a penalty for a controversial handball during Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City.
      Man Utd were awarded a penalty following a controversial handballCredit: BBC
      Fernandes converted the spot kick to draw United levelCredit: Getty
      Jack Grealish was adjudged to have handled the ball in the box at the half-hour mark, despite his arm seemingly being in a natural position following a header from Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
      Bruno Fernandes converted, much to City’s frustration.
      And ITV pundit Lee Dixon called it the “worst penalty in history penalties”.
      The current handball law states that a player will be penalised if they “deliberately touch the ball with their hand/arm,” or if they “touch the ball with their hand/arm when it has made their body unnaturally bigger.”
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      FA rules also say: “A player is considered to have made their body unnaturally bigger when the position of their hand/arm is not a consequence of, or justifiable by, the player’s body movement for that specific situation.”
      However, Lineker has since suggested that the “absurd” law will soon be changed.
      When addressing the controversial handball decision on the BBC, the former England and Leicester striker said: “It is probably technically right in the way the law is now but I’m sure we all agree that the law is a absurdity at present.
      “I have it on very reliable information that they are going to simplify that law.
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      “Almost go back to where it was, common sense.
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      “I think it’s absurd that idea of a natural position unless it’s not attached to your body then it’s in a natural position.”
      Several pundits were quick to blast the decision to award the penalty.
      Dixon blasted: “That’s the worst penalty in the history of penalties. I don’t care what the rule book says, it’s not a penalty.”
      While 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.”
      Man City went on to win the match 2-1 thanks to a stunning double from Ilkay Gundogan.
      Man City beat Man Utd 2-1 to win the FA CupCredit: Getty More

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      Man City fans in disbelief as two key FA Cup final stars are not given medals but forgotten squad player is

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      TWO Manchester City stars were not given FA Cup winners medals – leaving fans in disbelief. City beat arch rivals United 2-1 at Wembley, to guarantee the domestic Double following their Premier League title win.
      Manchester City stars celebrate their FA Cup final winCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Now they will turn their attention to the Champions League final against Inter Milan next weekend.
      Ilkay Gundogan was the star of the day as his two volleys sealed the win either side of Bruno Fernandes’ leveller from the spot.
      But despite his heroics, the City captain was left without a medal as SunSport understands the FA ran out.
      Prince William was seen explaining to Kevin De Bruyne that they had no more medals to award.
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      But the Belgian playmaker was later handed one by keeper Ederson.
      Still Gundogan – who WILL receive a medal at a later date – posed for pictures without one around his neck.
      But the likes of forgotten man Kalvin Phillips as well as youngsters Cole Palmer and Rico Lewis did get one.
      One fan said: “Poor Gundogan. Captain, double goalscorer and MOTM but doesn’t get a medal as they’ve run out.”
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      Another added: “Gundogan man of the match, super display, didn’t even get a medal.”
      One pleaded: “Somebody give Gundogan a medal.”
      Another said: “Hope Gundogan gets a medal!”
      Ederson hands Kevin De Bruyne a medal
      Ilkay Gundogan celebrates without a medalCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Laura Woods and Jack Grealish beam for camera as ITV host takes selfie with Man City star after FA Cup final win

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      LAURA WOODS and Jack Grealish enjoyed a selfie together after Manchester City won the FA Cup final.The fan-favourite presenter was at Wembley for the historic match as part of ITV’s punditry team.
      Laura Woods and Jack Grealish had a selfie togetherCredit: Reuters
      It has already been going well for Woodsy as many had switched over from BBC to watch her on the rival broadcaster for the match.
      And after the City beat United 2-1 thanks to a brace from Ilkay Gundogan, the pundit managed to have a moment with one of the club’s stars.
      Cameras spotted the two taking a selfie together.
      The pair were both smiling as Woods took the snap while wearing her outfit that some fans claimed made her “define beautiful”.
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      Woods had her hand on the back of Grealish’s neck while the winger had his hand on her back.
      The picture was taken after Grealish had picked up his FA Cup medal, which he wore proudly around his neck.
      The England international cut a relieved figure at full time after he gave away a penalty in the first half.
      However, himself and many others argued that it should not have stood despite the current laws of the game surrounding the handball rule.
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      Fernandes converted the penalty to level up the game after Gundogan’s quick-fire opener.
      In the aftermath of the penalty, United defender Victor Lindelof was struck by a green object that was thrown from the Man City end of Wembley.
      Gundogan scored a second, less-sweetly-hit volley to clinch the win early in the second half.
      During the celebrations, one City fan, however, performed a lewd gesture picked up by BBC cameras. More

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      Pep Guardiola breaks down in tears after beating Man Utd to win FA Cup final and keep Treble dream alive

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      PEP GUARDIOLA broke down in tears as Manchester City moved one win closer to doing the Treble.Guardiola’s City beat bitter rivals United 2-1 to lift the FA Cup, just weeks after winning the Premier League.
      Pep Guardiola broke down in tears as Manchester City won the FA CupCredit: AP
      And now attention will turn to their Champions League final against Inter Milan in Istanbul.
      It is City’s second crack at European glory – having lost to Chelsea in 2021 – and a first time challenging for the Treble.
      Guardiola, who had tears of joy, told the BBC: “Now is the first time we can talk about the Treble.
      “Against United, it was special for our city, for our fans. We performed really well. Really, really well. I am so pleased.”
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      Ilkay Gundogan was the hero of the day as his double either side of Bruno Fernandes’ leveller from the spot sealed victory.
      And Guardiola hailed his captain, who is out of contract in the summer.
      He said: “What a season. The skills are there but it is the special mentality.
      “When you have these players who play the game like a friendly game, they handle the pressure like, OK, let’s have fun, you are becoming a good, good team. Otherwise, you cannot do it.”
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      Gundogan said: “We know how we play and how we want to do the kick-off.
      “We aimed for that, for Erling and then to attack quick. For the first time this season, we’ve scored.
      “The ball was placed amazingly for me and I had to hit it. Amazing.”
      Pep Guardiola celebrates with Ilkay GundoganCredit: Rex More

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      Haaland leaves fans ‘shivering’ as inspirational 7-word message to team-mates after win vs Man Utd is picked up on TV

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      MANCHESTER CITY are just one win away from an historic Treble.The Sky Blues beat local rivals Manchester United 2-1 to win the FA Cup and keep their dream alive.
      Erling Haaland has been praised for his ‘elite mentality’Credit: Getty
      The striker told his team-mates ‘one more! one more!’Credit: Reuters

      But after the final whistle at Wembley Stadium, City striker Erling Haaland only had one thing on his mind… the Champions League.
      The 22-year-old rushed over to his team-mates and said: “One more game left. One more game.”
      Man City fans were left in awe of the striker and took to Twitter to react.
      One person wrote: “Shivering a bit when Haaland instead of celebrating the win actually said “one more” to his team-mates. Inter might be so done.”
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      Another added: “That’s the spirit of a beast.”
      A third said: “Just won FA Cup final, Haaland first words ‘one more to go lads’ – elite mentality.”
      While a fourth tweeted: “Erling Haaland saying ‘one more’ less than a minute after the final whistle. Talk about laser focus!”
      Ilkay Gundogan opened the scoring for Man City just 13 seconds into the match with an outstanding volley into the top-right corner from 25 yards out.
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      Man Utd then levelled the score through Bruno Fernandes, who converted a penalty at the 33-minute mark after it was awarded for a controversial handball.
      Gundogan then struck again with another volley – also from outside of the penalty area – to seal the win for Pep Guardiola’s side.
      City now have the chance to become only the second team to complete the Treble.
      They face Inter Milan in the Champions League final next weekend.
      Man City beat United 2-1 to win the FA CupCredit: Getty More

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      Woman makes lewd gesture live on BBC before cameras quickly cut away during FA Cup final coverage

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      A WOMAN got carried while celebrating Manchester City’s FA Cup final win as she made a lewd gesture to the BBC cameras.City won the historic trophy after beating cross-city rivals Manchester United 2-1 sending their fans into raptures.
      A Man City fan gestured ‘call me’ while celebratingCredit: BBC
      And then lewdly stuck out her tongueCredit: BBC
      The clip quickly went viral on social mediaCredit: BBC
      And one woman was clearly enjoying herself as she gestured towards the broadcaster’s cameraman.
      The City fan held her hand to her face mimicking a telephone while appearing to say, “call me”.
      While gesturing, she then also suggestively licked her lips.
      After her action, the cameras quickly cut away to a wide shot of the players celebrating with the crowd.
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      The moment was uploaded to social media and has already gone viral with thousands watching the clip.
      One stunned viewer wrote: “Everyone noticed that too.”
      A second tweeted: “I was like wth 😂😂😂 and definitely knew this was going to make it on the internet 😅😅.”
      A third said: “This is the FA Cup, not Babestation.”
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      A fourth added: “Shooting her shot. Not mad at it lol.”
      While another joked: “Woman of culture.”
      Meanwhile, famous City fan and singer Liam Gallagher was spotted in the stands winding up a young United supporter.
      And it was a good day to be a City fan as they took one step closer to winning an astonishing Treble.
      Ilkay Gundogan’s brilliant brace either side of Bruno Fernandes’ penalty was enough for City to lift the FA Cup.
      The club wrapped up the Premier League title after reeling in Arsenal and now have a Champions League against Inter Milan next week to look forward to. More

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      Who will Premier League and FA Cup winners Man City play in the Community Shield?

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      MANCHESTER CITY have beat their bitter rivals Manchester United to win the FA Cup.Ilkay Gundogan’s stunning double helped Pep Guardiola’s side complete part two of their Treble mission.
      Ilkay Gundogan’s double helped Manchester City to win the FA CupCredit: GETTY
      Man City are hoping to make history this season and they only require the illusive Champions League trophy to do so.
      Guardiola’s side claimed this season’s Premier League title despite being eight points behind Arsenal at one stage.
      But if Man City have won both the Premier League and FA Cup, who will they play in the Community Shield?
      Who will Man City play in the Community Shield?
      Generally, the two teams that take part in the Community Shield are the Premier League champions and the FA Cup winners.
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      However, as Man City have incredibly won both competitions this season, their opponent will be determined another way.
      Pep Guardiola’s side will face the Premier League runners-up in the Community Shield, which of course was Arsenal.
      The Gunners were leading Man City for much of the Premier League campaign but failed to hold off Guardiola’s serial winners.
      Mikel Arteta will have the opportunity to claim revenge on his former employers in the Community Shield.
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      When is the Community Shield?

      The date for this year’s Community Shield is yet to be confirmed, but it’s likely to take place on August 5th or 6th.
      Last year’s Community Shield was broadcast live on ITV, and ITV is likely to be the TV provider this year.

      Who won the 2022 Community Shield?
      Last year’s Community Shield was between FA Cup winners Liverpool and Premier League champions Man City.
      Jurgen Klopp’s side were victorious, beating City 3-1 at Leicester’s King Power Stadium.
      Goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez helped the Reds claim the trophy. More