In the FA Cup 2024 final, defending champions Manchester City (MNC) were beaten 2-1 by Manchester United (MNU) at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, May 25.
The MNC vs MNU football match was the rematch of the previous year's FA Cup final, when Manchester City emerged victorious and completed the treble, winning Premier League and Champions League titles as well. However, in this game, they were 0-2 down til the 87th minute when Jeremy Doku scored.
Earlier, United scored twice in the first half through Alejandro Garnacho (30th) and Kobbie Mainoo (39th) to get ahead of their rivals. It went on to remain vital til the end.
With this win, United now have 13 FA Cup titles to their name and this is their first FA Cup since 2016. They will be going to Europe as well, even after finishing 8th in the league table, all thanks to this win.
Manchester City's road to FA Cup 2024 final
City beat Chelsea 1-0 to secure their place in the final.
| Man City’s road to FA Cup finals |
| Round | Date | Scoreline |
| Third round | January 7 | Manchester City 5–0 Huddersfield Town |
| Fourth round | January 26 | Tottenham Hotspur 0–1 Manchester City |
| Fifth round | February 27 | Luton Town 2–6 Manchester City |
| Quarterfinals | March 16 | Manchester City 2–0 Newcastle United |
| Semifinals | April 20 | Manchester City 1–0 Chelsea |
Manchester United's road to FA Cup 2024 final
United needed penalties to overcome second-tier Coventry after blowing a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 through extra time.
| Man United's road to FA Cup 2024 final |
| Round | Man United's road to FA Cup 2024 final |
| Third round | Manchester United 2–0 Wigan Athletic |
| Fouth round | Newport county 2-4 Manchester United |
| Fifth round | Nottingham Forest 0-1 Manchester United |
| Quarterfinal | Manhester United 2-4 Liverpool |
| Semifinal | Manchester United 4-2 Coventry City |
Manchester United's record in FA Cup final
- Finals played: 21
- Won: 12
- Lost: 9
- Last loss in a final: 2023
Manchester City’s record in FA Cup finals
- Finals played: 12
- Won: 7
- Lost: 5
- Last loss in a final: 2013
Manchester City vs Manchester United Predicted Lineups
Man City predicted line-up: Stefan Ortega, Kyle Walker, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardio, Rodri, Mateo Kovacic, Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foder, Erling Haaland.
Man United predicted line-up: Andre Onana, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphael Varana, Lisandro Martinez, Diogo Dalot, Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, Ama Diallo, Bruno Fernanders, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojluind.
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