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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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      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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      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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      Hugo Lloris drops Tottenham transfer bombshell and says ‘it’s the end of an era’ as he reveals he wants out

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      HUGO LLORIS revealed he wants to leave Tottenham in the summer after reaching the “end of an era” in North London.Lloris has one more year left in his deal with Spurs but has been linked with a departure following a turbulent season stricken by errors between the sticks.
      Tottenham star Hugo Lloris has been linked with a move away this summerCredit: AFP
      Lloris has admitted he is keen to leave Tottenham in the upcoming transfer windowCredit: EPA
      The goalkeeper strongly suggested there is truth in the transfer speculation as he admitted he has a “desire for something else”.
      However, the former France captain hasn’t completely made up his mind yet and will hold talks with Tottenham during the summer.
      Lloris told Nice–Matin: “We have reached an important moment, whether it be for the club or me.
      “It’s the end of an era. I have a desire for something else. I will carefully study what is possible.
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      “However, I haven’t forgotten that I have a year left on my contract at Tottenham, and in football, it’s always hard to predict what will happen.
      “The most important thing is I find a project where I thrive.”
      Lloris was recently linked with a return to boyhood club Nice where he rose to prominence before earning a move to Lyon in 2008.
      He recently told BFM Nice Cote d’Azur: “I am very attached to the city of Nice, as you know.
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      “I can’t speak about concrete things. The club has to finish the season first.
      “There are two goalkeepers of high quality, including one that I’m good friends with in Kasper Schmeichel.
      “You can understand that it’s difficult to speak about these kinds of subjects. I’ll let fate handle things.”
      The 36-year-old moved to Tottenham in 2012 and amassed a whopping 151 clean sheets in 447 appearances.
      The Frenchman was named captain by Mauricio Pochettino in 2015 and went on to register the most Premier League appearances in the club’s history. More

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      Emotional Guy Mowbray says ‘it’ll never not seem strange not having you by my side’ after BBC staff member’s death

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      COMMENTATOR Guy Mowbray emotionally lead the tributes after BBC staff member Mat Wayne passed away. Wayne had over 25 years of TV experience and worked as a floor manager for the broadcasters.
      BBC commentator Guy Mowbray led tributes to friend Mat WayneCredit: PA
      The BBC paying tribute to staff member Mat Wayne
      He worked on the Olympic Games, World Cups, Six Nations and more.
      His sad death was revealed during the BBC’s coverage of the FA Cup final between Manchester City and United.
      Lineker said: “Before we hand back to the second half, everyone at BBC Sport would like to pay tribute to our much-loved friend and colleague Mat Wayne, who sadly passed away this week. 
      “Mat was a real force of nature, a true professional and someone you always enjoyed spending time with. 
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      “We’ll all miss him terribly and send our condolences to his family and his friends, to which he had many.” 
      And Mowbray added: “It will never not seem strange to me not having Mat by my side during commentary. 
      “All our thoughts are there with Sarah, Oscar and Anna.” 
      After the match, an emotional Mowbray tweeted: “I missed my mate today. I will everyday.”
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      City won the game 2-1 thanks to a double from Ilkay Gundogan.
      He said after the win: “To win a final is always special. Every trophy is special. This group deserves it.
      “We played really well, second half was amazing and we deserved to lift another trophy.
      “Obviously we know how we want to play the kick off and we aim to do that, to go long for Erling and try to get a second ball.
      “It just placed amazingly for me and I just had to hit it. Obviously it was a quite good strike.”
      Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan lifts the FA CupCredit: AP 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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      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

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      Emile Smith Rowe brutally trolled over ‘cringeworthy’ new tattoos including Spanish quote – but Arsenal fans love them

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      ARSENAL fans have fallen in love with Emile Smith Rowe’s new Mikel Arteta-inspired tattoos.The midfielder, 22, showed off his new ink in a TikTok video – posted by tattoo artist Daniel Rossetter – on Friday.
      Smith Rowe got the words ‘believe in yourself’ tattooed on his armCredit: TikTok / @astartattoos
      The midfielder also got ‘trust the process’ written in Spanish on his hipCredit: TikTok / @astartattoos
      One tat reads: “Believe in yourself,” while the other, written in Spanish, translates to “Trust the process” – a phrase Arteta regularly uses.
      Fans are now convinced that Smith Rowe’s artwork is a homage to the Arsenal boss.
      One person tweeted: “Arteta is the inspiration behind this, can’t tell me otherwise.”
      Another added: “The Arteta effect.”
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      While a third wrote: “He loves Arteta!”
      However, rival supporters have blasted the midfielder for being “cringeworthy”.
      One fan wrote: “The trust the process one’s a bit cringe.”
      While another commented: “Has he lost the plot?”
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      Smith Rowe has been linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium in recent weeks.
      He made just 14 first team appearances for the Gunners this season due to injury, subsequently casting doubt over his future in north London.
      However, last week SunSport revealed that Arteta has no plans to let him go this summer.
      The Spaniard still considers Smith Rowe an important player for the immediate and long-term future of the club. More