Manchester City Keep Treble Hopes Alive with Victory Over Manchester United
Gundogan's Brace Secures FA Cup Triumph
Ilkay Gundogan's quickfire goal and second-half header powered Manchester City to a thrilling victory over Manchester United in the FA Cup final on Saturday.
The German midfielder etched his name in history by scoring the fastest goal in the competition's 141-year history, finding the net just 20 seconds after kickoff. Raheem Sterling doubled City's lead in the first half, before Marcus Rashford pulled one back for United before halftime.
Gundogan's second goal in the second half restored City's two-goal advantage, and despite Paul Pogba's late header, the Citizens held on to secure their fifth FA Cup title in the past eight seasons.
The victory keeps alive Manchester City's hopes of an unprecedented quadruple this season, as they remain in contention for the Premier League, Champions League, and Carabao Cup.
For Manchester United, the defeat marks a disappointing end to a turbulent season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Norwegian manager has come under increasing pressure in recent months, and this loss will only add to the calls for his dismissal.
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