

The former Oasis frontman delighted in goading the lad, who responded by throwing some playful punches. In his VIP section, he happened to be sat behind a young United fan wearing club colours. There was no chance famous City fan Liam Gallagher was going to miss the match and he certainly enjoyed himself when City took the lead for a second time. Managers Guardiola and Erik ten Hag even got into a brief disagreement about the decision down in the technical areas. So when they were denied their own penalty claim when Fred appeared to upend Kevin De Bruyne in the box there were yet more loud complaints. City were furious with the penalty awarded against them for a soft handball by Jack Grealish and that Casemiro went unpunished for a challenge on Manuel Akanji. With two great rivals competing for a coveted prize, the match could have bubbled over and it very nearly did as City grew increasingly frustrated with the officiating.

He was born in Leeds, after all! Pep and Ten Hag disagree Maybe they had predicted it would be needed after just 13 seconds of action.Īs is tradition, the English national anthem was sung before kick-off and while every other non-English player remained tight-lipped, Norwegian Erling Haaland appeared to be singing along. Here are four moments you may have missed from the game.ĪLSO READ: City player ratings vs United Haaland national anthemĭespite the booming music and overbearing DJ's best efforts, both sets of supporters helped create an electric atmosphere ahead of kick-off, with City supporters even dusting off the Poznan before the game had begun.

The FA Cup triumph means Pep Guardiola's side have just one more final to win to claim a historic treble when they take on Inter in the Champions League next Saturday. Although Manchester City went ahead after just 13 seconds when Ilkay Gundogan spectacularly volleyed home at Wembley yesterday afternoon, it didn't transpire to be an easy afternoon against neighbours Manchester United.Įrik ten Hag's side clawed their way back into contention as they stifled the Blues and drew level when Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty.Ī pulsating first half teed up an intriguing second 45 but it would be City who emerged victorious as captain Gundogan delivered once again with another volley, though this time he was fortunate to see it creep past David de Gea.
