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Pep Guardiola offers advice to journalist after ‘offensive’ question

Manchester City face rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final today with a double-double on the line at Wembley Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side, a week on from their fourth successive Premier League title, face a United side low on confidence after a turbulent season under Erik ten Hag.

The Dutchman’s future is under intense speculation, with a summer of change anticipated at Old Trafford, but an unlikely victory over the champions could prove vital to convince Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his team to persevere with him for next season.

“I am just focusing on the job I have to do and that is first win the game on Saturday and then we are in the project,” Ten Hag said when quizzed on his future. “Keep going in the project. I came here to win trophies and Saturday is another opportunity.”

Follow all the build-up, team news and updates from Wembley Stadium before kick-off below:

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HT – City 0-2 United

“Simple, brilliant, effective.” Plenty of praise from Roy Keane over that second goal for United, talking on ITV.

“This isn’t a performance I’m used to seeing from Man City but you’ve got to give credit for United,” adds Joleon Lescott.

Karl Matchett25 May 2024 15:57

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HT – City 0-2 United

Well, that’s a scoreline at the break that few would have expected. City dominant early on but not creating much, let the game drift…then one error and one brilliant move and United are two goals clear.

Garnacho and Mainoo the scorers and it’s 2-0 to the Red Devils.

(AFP via Getty Images)

Karl Matchett25 May 2024 15:50

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45+1’ – City 0-2 United

Yellow card for Mainoo for a late slide through the back of De Bruyne. He claims he got the ball but certainly only because he went through the midfielder’s heels.

Karl Matchett25 May 2024 15:48

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44’ – City 0-2 United

City trying to up the tempo now as we head towards the break but they’ve left it somewhat late – from comfort to consternation as United strike twice.

Onana has only really had to make one routine save.

Karl Matchett25 May 2024 15:46

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GOAL! 39’ – City 0-2 United

Scenes at Wembley! United are two up! This one’s all of their own making and it’s a great move.

Mainoo to Rashford, he lashes a switch to Garnacho opposite side, he passes to Fernandes on the edge of the box and his glanced pass finds an unmarked Mainoo behind Walker – and side-foots a perfect finish low past Ortega and into the net.

Man City 0, Man United 2. Sensational goal.

Karl Matchett25 May 2024 15:42

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38’ – City 0-1 United

VAR will check this but it looks offside – Garnacho springs past his man from a ball from deep, rolls it across and Rashford taps home, but everyone knows it’s offside this time. Flag up, quick check, on we go.

City have been served enough warnings though.

Karl Matchett25 May 2024 15:40

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34’ – City 0-1 United

Well, now we’ll see if City can raise their game. They’ve had all the ball but few openings – good defensive shape from United so far.

Garnacho made the most of his opportunity handed to him by Gvardiol – quite a bit of that mix-up on Ortega too mind.

De Bruyne and Haaland try to combine on the edge of the box but again it’s a compact midfield and they can’t get through the centre.

Karl Matchett25 May 2024 15:38

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GOAL! 29’ – City 0-1 United

Out of nowhere, the most absurd error and United are ahead! Another simple long ball, Gvardiol has the pace to beat Garnacho – but doesn’t look where his keeper is, nods the ball straight over Ortega who is rushing out and Garnacho has a beautifully easy task to tap in from seven yards out with an empty net! 1-0 to United!

Karl Matchett25 May 2024 15:32

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28’ – City 0-0 United

Kovacic and Foden exchange passes at ridiculous speed to break into the box – but the eventual cutback is behind Haaland and United clear. The striker is then the target once more for a cross from the right but Varane heads away this time.

For a fourth time, Walker beats Rashford for speed and recovers behind a high ball – United’s only real outlet so far, going long down the left!

Karl Matchett25 May 2024 15:30

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24’ – City 0-0 United

Walker is left floored after winning an aerial challenge seconds after Ortega and Kovacic almost played themselves into trouble inside their own box. Haaland then speeds away on the counter and is brought down by Dalot – free-kick given and should probably be a card, but nothing shown.

Karl Matchett25 May 2024 15:25

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