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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.”
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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

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      Man Utd fans convinced they know first summer transfer as top target is spotted at Wembley for FA Cup final

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are convinced they know who their first summer transfer will be.That’s after top target Jurrien Timber was spotted at the FA Cup final.
      Man Utd fans are convinced Erik ten Hag still wants to sign Jurrien TimberCredit: Getty
      👀 Here’s former Ten Hag player Jurrien Timber at Wembley today in attendance for Man United vs Man City FA Cup final.Ajax rejeacted multiple approaches by Manchester United for Timber deal last summer — current contract expires in 2025.📸 @FAFiltvedt pic.twitter.com/dWueVceaSk— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 3, 2023

      United tried and failed to sign Timber from Ajax last summerCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils lost 2-1 to rivals Man City as Ilkay Gundogan netted two volleys at Wembley.
      But United supporters did have something to smile about when Timber was spotted making his way to the home of English football.
      Fabrizio Romano shared a photo of the Dutch defender walking with a group among fans of both sides.
      Timber, 21, was the subject of multiple bids from United last summer following Erik ten Hag’s move to Old Trafford.
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      The tactician succeed in bringing Lisandro Martinez and Antony with him.
      But Ajax refused to budge on Timber after he refused to push for an exit.
      However, United are still thought to be keen after qualifying for next season’s Champions League.
      And fans reckon Timber’s presence at the FA Cup final was almost as good as confirmation that he’s a top United target.
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      One said: “He is moving to United, sources told me.”
      Another declared: “He wants that United move.”
      One noted: “Any chance United will make a proposal?”
      Another declared: “We need Timber in United.” More

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      Man Utd player ratings: Garnacho shines in FA Cup final but De Gea blunder yet again costs Ten Hag’s men

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      MANCHESTER UNITED lost the FA Cup Final to rivals Manchester City at Wembley.City defeated United 2-1 and made a strong case of emulating their foes’ legendary Treble triumph in 1999 with only the Champions League left to conquer.
      Manchester United lost 2-1 to Manchester City at the FA Cup FinalCredit: PA
      The Premier League champions opened the scoring after just 12 seconds when Ilkay Gundogan scored the fastest ever goal in an FA Cup Final with a stunning volley.
      The Red Devils, though, earned a controversial penalty in the 33rd minute after VAR deemed Jack Grealish committed a handball before Bruno Fernandes converted.
      However, City wouldn’t be denied as Gundogan netted another volley on 51 minutes after another brilliant assist by Kevin De Bruyne.
      Erik ten Hag’s men struggled against Pep Guardiola’s machine but SunSport’s brings you United’s best and worst from the historic final:
      DAVID DE GEA – 4
      No chance with the first goal but should have done better with Gundogan’s second. Mistakes happening too often now.
      AARON WAN BISSAKA – 7
      Got the nod over Dalot and did a decent job on Grealish in the first half and won his team the penalty to get back in the game.
      VICTOR LINDELOF – 6
      Failed to clear his lines in the build up to City opener but pulled himself together and did his bit to snuff out the Haaland threat.
      RAPHAEL VARANE – 7
      Showed his quality to keep Haaland quiet but a volley over at the back post when the scores were level was a key moment. Hit the bar late on.
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      LUKE SHAW – 6
      Had his hands full trying to track the lively Bernardo but stuck to his task well – not much threat going forward though.
      FRED – 6
      Had not woken up when City got their first goal as he did not track back. Relieved to get away with his challenge on KdB in the box.
      CASEMIRO – 6
      Might have done better with the opening goal and lucky to get away with poor challenge on Akanji.
      CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 5
      Struggled to get on the ball due to City’s press and lack of mobility exposed. No surprise he was replaced by Garnacho.
      BRUNO FERNANDES – 6
      Rolled in the penalty with confidence and tried to drive his team forward but could not make an impact.
      JADON SANCHO – 5
      Did his bit defensively by trying to mark Stones but could not make any impact from an attacking point of view.
      MARCUS RASHFORD – 6
      Looked a danger when he ran at City. Header wide in the first half and blazed one over after the break.
      Subs:
      ALEJANDRO GARNACHO for Eriksen 62 – 7
      So close to an equaliser with a delightful curler.
      WOUT WEGHORST for Sancho 78 – 5
      Could not salvage the game on what is surely his farewell.

      SCOTT MCTOMINAY for Lindelof 82 – 5
      Almost forced extra time with late header.
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      Man City 2 Man Utd 1 – FA Cup final LIVE RESULT: Gundogan the star as City beat rivals to boost Treble hopes – reaction

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      ILKAY GUNDOGAN’S stunning double has helped Manchester City overcome rivals Manchester United to claim this season’s FA Cup.The German opened the scoring after just THIRTEEN seconds with a stunning strike.
      Bruno Fernandes’ converted a controversial penalty before Gundogan’s stunning second won the FA Cup for City and complete part two of their Treble mission.

      Match Result: Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      Manchester City team news: Ortega, Walker, Stones, Dias, Akanji, Rodrigo, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Grealish, Haaland.
      Manchester United team news: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Varane, Shaw, Casemiro, Fred, Eriksen, Bruno, Sancho, Rashford.

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      What a game!
      Well there we have it, Manchester City are your 2023 FA Cup winners!Ilkay Gundogan opened the scoring and broke a record, scoring after just thirteen seconds with a spectacular volley.
      It looked as though they would cruise to the trophy from there, but the scores were levelled by Bruno Fernandes from the penalty spot.
      However, it was captain fantastic Gundogan who struck again at the start of the second half, this time with his left foot on the volley, to give Manchester City the lead.
      Manchester City are your 2023 FA Cup winners!Credit: Reuters

      FT. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      It’s all over!
      Manchester City have both hands on the FA Cup trophy, and are two thirds of their way to an incredible treble winning season!
      90+4. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      Man Utd have been much better since the introduction of Alejandro Garnacho.
      Kyle Walker goes down with an injury, and Aymeric Laporte is being readied on the bench.
      90+2. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      United come SO close to a late late leveller.
      The ball is crossed in by Luke Shaw, and Ortega makes a double save to deny McTominay and Bruno Fernandes at the death!
      90. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      Nathan Ake comes on for Jack Grealish.
      Rodri picks up a yellow card, and there will be FOUR minutes of added time.
      88. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      Nathan Ake is warming up for Manchester City.
      City escape down the left side with Gundogan who gets away from Casemiro with ease, and the ball is cut back to Phil Foden.
      Luke Shaw gets in really well to cut that pass out.
      86. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      Garnacho does brilliantly again down the left-hand side, but fails to win a corner for his side this time.
      84. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      Ortega is given a yellow card for time wasting in the Manchester City goal.
      United work the ball forward to Wout Weghorst, but he is offside.
      Scott McTominay is on for Manchester United in place of Victor Lindelof, and it seems United are going to play Varane in a 1v1 against Erling Haaland.
      82. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      So close to a third for City!
      After some brilliant work by Phil Foden, the ball finds its way to Bernardo Silva on the right hand side.
      He delivers the ball towards the back post, where Manuel Akanji of all people is lurking, but the Swiss defender can’t get a toe on the ball.
      80. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      Grealish does really well to drive down the left hand side and win a foul for Man City.
      Fred is finally booked for this one.
      78. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      Wout Weghorst is on for Manchester United, in place of Jadon Sancho.
      He will at least give United something to aim for in the middle.
      More threat from the wide areas for the Red Devils.
      76. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      Pep Guardiola is about to make a change for Man City, and it’s going to be Phil Foden who will make his first FA Cup final appearance.
      He is on in place of the magnificent Kevin De Bruyne.
      74. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      Manchester United win a corner, but they end up moving it back to their own goalkeeper…
      They do work it forward again, but City defend well to keep the score at 2-1.
      72. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      Garnacho almost finds the back of the night with a curling effort from just inside the box, but it narrowly evades the goalpost!
      70. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      Gundogan is denied a hat-trick!
      Grealish plays a lovely ball back to Haaland, whose shot is saved by David De Gea, Gundogan taps home the rebound – but the linesman’s flag goes up for offside!
      69. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      They almost do!
      Marcus Rashford smashes a shot over the bar from just outside the box, but it was not far away!
      City’s defence were worried…
      67. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      It seems like the life has been sucked out of this game a little, and the next goal is going to be absolutely vital.
      Can Manchester United lift their heads and get an all important equaliser?
      64. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      Man City are starting to use that wonderful midfield to dictate the game a bit more in recent times.
      United win a free-kick just to alleviate the pressure a little.
      62. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      Here he comes, Alejandro Garnacho replaces Christian Eriksen, who as we said, was looking a little leggy…
      60. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      Half an hour to go, and Alejandro Garnacho is looking to come on and turn the tide in Manchester United’s favour.
      58. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      A couple of the Manchester United players are starting to look tired out there, namely Christian Eriksen, who has been tasked with dealing with Ilkay Gundogan this afternoon.
      Bruno Fernandes misplaces a pass on the half-volley, and it goes out for a throw in to Man City.
      56. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      The free-kick is delivered into the box by De Bruyne, before being cleared.
      It eventually leads to a corner for Manchester City, which is also dealt with.
      54. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      Fred brings down Stones who is gliding forward with the ball, and City have another free-kick on the edge of the penalty area.
      The Brazilian is walking the tightrope of being booked here, but he escapes this time.
      52. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      It is a training ground free-kick that comes off for Manchester City, as a De Bruyne set piece is dinked into Gundogan on the edge of the box.
      Rodri does really well to block off Luke Shaw, and despite De Gea getting a hand on it it spins into the back of the net.
      50. Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
      GOAL!He has done it again!Ilkay Gundogan hits another volley, this time on his left foot, into the bottom left corner.
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      Fans in stitches as they spot Liam Gallagher ‘s***housing’ young Man Utd fan after City’s goal in FA Cup final

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      LIAM GALLAGHER had fans in stitches for “s***housing” a young Manchester United fan after City took the lead in the FA Cup final. Ilkay Gundogan opened the lead after just 12 SECONDS only for Bruno Fernandes to level before half time from the penalty spot.
      Liam Gallagher ‘s***housing’ a young Man Utd fanCredit: BBC
      So when Gundogan doubled his tally to win City the game, it was pandemonium in the blue end.
      And Oasis’ Gallagher rubbed salt in the wounds when he celebrated in front of a young United supporter – and fans loved it.
      One said: “Liam Gallagher proper legend.”
      Another added: “Liam Gallagher s****housing a kid.”
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      One tweeted: “Hahahahahaha what a guy.”
      Another posted: “Legend.”
      City-superfan Gallagher shot to fame with brother Noel as frontmen for Oasis.
      But the band split in 2009 following a bitter falling out between the brothers.
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      Although Liam is ready to reunite – so long as City beat Inter Milan in the Champions League final next weekend.
      Asked: “Oasis will return if Manchester City win the Champions League? A possibility?”
      He responded: “I’m ready to go”.
      Noel ,left, and Liam Gallagher pictured in 2008Credit: PA More