On the final stage of the FA Cup in England.
Manchester City football club
together with
Manchester United Football Club
The matchups are always full of suspense and excitement. However, when the final whistle blew, the score of 1-2 made Manchester City fans feel disappointed, while Manchester United fans cheered. The result of this game is not only the strength of the two teams, but also the result of many factors behind.
For Manchester City and Pep Guardiola, the FA Cup is not the primary goal of the season, as they are more interested in the Premier League and Champions League. However, with the Premier League already won, the FA Cup became their last important game of the season. Nonetheless, Guardiola's tactical arrangements and personnel adjustments in the match did not seem to have the desired effect, resulting in the team being passive in the match.
Manchester United has experienced many ups and downs this season, and Ten Hahn's coaching ability has also been questioned. However, in this FA Cup final, Manchester United showed their tenacity and excellent teamwork, and finally defeated Manchester City. The victory not only brought United their first trophy of the season, but also added luster to Ten Hahn's coaching career.
In addition, the economic interest and commercial value behind the match cannot be ignored. After Manchester United won the championship, Chelsea could not participate in the UEFA Cup, but only in the UEFA Confederation, which makes other Premier League teams hope that Manchester United can keep Tengah, because his coaching ability and experience is a valuable asset for Manchester United. While Guardiola and Manchester City still have a one-year contract, they will continue to attack the Champions League trophy next season, if United change the manager to bring in a strong hand such as Tuchel, then Manchester City in the Champions League will be more intense competition.
Looking at the game itself, City didn't play too bad, they created a lot of chances but lacked the decisiveness in the goalmouth. United, on the other hand, capitalized on their chances and scored from quick counter-attacks and set-pieces. Harland's shot hitting the goal frame and being brought down without a penalty was also one of the turning points of the game, if these goals had been scored or penalties awarded, the result of the game might have been different.
Overall, this FA Cup final was a match full of suspense and variables. Although Manchester City unfortunately lost the match, they still deserve recognition for their performance throughout the season. United's victory was a result of their team effort and a reflection of Ten Hahn's coaching ability. For Pep Guardiola, this game may have made him realize that his team still needs to improve in some aspects, while for United, this victory is a new start for them, and they will continue to move forward to meet new challenges.
