Treble-chasing Man City win 2023 FA Cup

Treble-chasing Manchester City have won the first-ever Manchester derby in the FA Cup final, completing a domestic double.

Manchester City won the FA Cup final 2-1 against rivals Manchester United on Saturday thanks to a brace from Ilkay Gundogan.

Gundogan’s stunning volley set the record for the quickest goal scored in an FA Cup final 13 seconds into the game for the treble-chasing English champions.

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After being awarded a penalty for a handball against Jack Grealish, United leveled the scores in the 33rd minute through Bruno Fernandes.

Pep Guardiola’s side, though, would not be denied a seventh FA Cup victory. Gundogan volleyed in the winner from the edge of the box early in the second half.

United had their wish of winning a second trophy this season after their Carabao Cup triumph dashed.

Erik ten Hag’s men will now begin preparations for next season as they make a return to the Champions League.

Meanwhile, City will now face Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final next weekend. They have a chance to match United’s 1999 treble exploits.

They have won it all domestically and Guardiola will aim to conquer Europe with the men in blue.

Calvin Kaumba Chikenge June 3, 2023

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Calvin Kaumba Chikenge is an award-winning Zambian multimedia sports journalist well known for his exclusive stories and feature writing. He was voted 2023/24 MTN/FAZ Super League journalist of the year. In addition to reporting on sports for Spring TV, he interned for the Zambia Daily Mail newspaper. He is the current Ballon d'Or juror and has contributed to numerous international publications, including the Guardian in the UK, and is the editor of BolaNews.