X reacts as Man Utd stun rivals Man City with FA Cup final victory
- Man Utd beat Man City 2-1 at Wembley in the FA Cup final on Saturday
- Goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo secured the trophy
- Man City missed out on a domestic double after last week's Premier League triumph

Manchester United upset the odds by beating local rivals Manchester City 2-1 in the FA Cup final on Saturday afternoon.
The Red Devils have endured a tough campaign but earned a level of redemption with a resilient and ruthless display against Pep Guardiola's disjointed side.
It was Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo who produced the goals for Man Utd, who avenged their FA Cup final defeat to Man City last season despite Jeremy Doku's late strike.
Here is how X users reacted to events at Wembley.
There was a sense of dread among a large swell of Man Utd supporters prior to kick-off. Having heard the news that Erik ten Hag is likely to be sacked regardless of the outcome of the final and with Man City in devastating form, expectations were not high among supporters.
FA Cup final will be like pic.twitter.com/WPci1bMous
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) May 25, 2024
United have no chance in the FA Cup today, so it’s unfortunately a trophy for City.
— THE FOOTBALL SPEAKER BOX (@footyspeakerbox) May 25, 2024
In my mind, the season has already ended.
Time to watch my team get battered in a cup final
— N (@Nathanv5_) May 25, 2024
Man City made the brighter start at Wembley and could have been handed a penalty after just a minute, Lisandro Martinez bumping into Erling Haaland from behind in the box.
However, not everyone was in agreement about the referee's decision to let the game play on.
Erling Haaland trying to win a penalty in the first minute. pic.twitter.com/wXUeVsmhqT
— Adam (@AdamJoseph____) May 25, 2024
That was a clear penalty on haaland btw.
— Inszhagii (@CITYInszhagii) May 25, 2024
Against the odds and the possession statistics, it was actually Man Utd who took the lead, and they were given an almighty helping hand from their rivals to sneak in front.
A long punt up the pitch was headed back towards Stefan Ortega in the Man City goal by Josko Gvardiol, but the Croatian looped the ball over his own goalkeeper for Garnacho to race in and pass into an empty net.
GARNACHOOO 🫨
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) May 25, 2024
The @ManUtd man capitalises on a mistake to strike first at Wembley! 🔴#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/olfFq43HG8
People will point the finger at Gvardiol, but there’s absolutely no reason Ortega should be coming out there.
— Neal 🇦🇺 (@NealGardner_) May 25, 2024
Like, why would you do that? Would’ve been an easy header back had he just stood his ground.
But the Man Utd doubters prior to kick-off were stunned into silence before half-time as Ten Hag's men doubled their advantage just nine minutes later.
A swift move ended with Bruno Fernandes picking Mainoo out with a delicate pass and the teenage sensation produced a calm finish to send the red half of Wembley wild.
YOU COULDN'T WRITE IT 🤯
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) May 25, 2024
Academy graduate, Kobbie Mainoo scores in the #EmiratesFACup Final for @ManUtd 😱 pic.twitter.com/d68cAKvaE8
That Bruno Fernandes reverse pass needs to be hung up in the Louvre. #MCIMUN | #FACup
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) May 25, 2024
What the actual...? Man City have fallen to bits. Shocking.
— 🦁 👑 Tom (@UniLionsTom1) May 25, 2024
Never seen a man look so angry whilst chugging water 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/MY3RuYt8e5
— george (@StokeyyG2) May 25, 2024
Man City started to show their true colours after the restart as they pushed Man Utd deeper and deeper into their own half.
Erling Haaland came closest shortly after half-time when he thundered a strike off the crossbar, with Kyle Walker also bringing a fine save out of Andre Onana.
Once Haaland starts hitting bar just know that there’s nothing for him😂😂😂
— Ken (@kenoseio) May 25, 2024
What a save from Onana. Wow 🤯
— 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐫 (@UtdEra_) May 25, 2024
Having just been praised for a fine stop, Onana quickly undid his hard work with another mistake. Doku's near-post strike shouldn't have beaten the former Inter stopper, but his right palm wasn't strong enough to keep the shot out.
They won't go down without a fight 💪
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) May 25, 2024
Jérémy Doku squeezes in for @ManCity!#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/tonoW2g3A7
How did onana not save this Doku goal pic.twitter.com/9QQLJVnRtU
— BLAC™ (@ArseLegend) May 25, 2024
Onana is the Nunez of goalkeepers pic.twitter.com/gr3fA0Laar
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) May 25, 2024
But it mattered little to Man Utd supporters after seven nervy minutes of stoppage time, with the Red Devils holding on for a hard-fought victory at Wembley.
Not only was it a 13th triumph in the competition and a spot in the Europa League guaranteed for next season, it was an FA Cup final victory against their bitter rivals.
There is nothing sweeter than that.
Manchester United win their 13th FA Cup to ensure Pep Guardiola's side end the season with *just* one trophy! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/g6Zx9RZrR0
— 90min (@90min_Football) May 25, 2024
Congratulations, @ManUtd 🔴
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 25, 2024
Your 2023/24 FA Cup winners 🏆 pic.twitter.com/JphV6pfnhm
I can’t believe it 😭😭😭
— FUT Donkey (@FUTDonkey) May 25, 2024
I didn’t think we had a chance but what a fantastic performance, it was such a terrible season but great way to end it. Days like this are the best as a football fan. Absolutely amazing❤️
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