FA Cup Final

[NottsClaret]

Not fussed about either Manchester team, although I agree that despite their undoubted technical brilliance, City games are generally unwatchable.

Apart from when they play an equal - Madrid/Arsenal this season - or on the rare occasion it goes tits up like today. Still expect them to turn it round but it’s a decent game, surprisingly.

[LincsWoldsClaret]

Rooney certainly rocks the Henry VIII look

[ClaretTony]

Damn! I'll have to have another flick.

England just finished on 183/7

[CnBtruntru]

I thought this might be the new Kompany to Utd thread.

[JimmyRobbo]

Been like watching VK's Burnley.

Lots of meaningless safe possession without ever looking like scoring. Easily picked apart on the break.

Throw in a customary keeper clanger.

[Rileybobs]

Relentless from City since half time.

[helmclaret]

Good final this

[ClaretTony]

City could have so easily been in front now

[Rileybobs]

Not usually a big fan of Wan-Bissaka but he’s doing a v good job against Doku.

[ksrclaret]

Wan Bissaka is an absolute monster of a full back when it comes to stopping a winger.

He’s having a great game so far.

[Tricky Trevor]

How thick are footballers?
Walker gets in Martinez face for taking his time leaving. Players from both sides get involved and more time is lost.

[fidelcastro]

Not usually a big fan of Wan-Bissaka but he’s doing a v good job against Doku.

England really are spoiled for choice when it comes to right-backs.

[clansman]

Utd playing well

[taio]

Not usually a big fan of Wan-Bissaka but he’s doing a v good job against Doku.

Agree, not normally good enough but played very well today.

[fidelcastro]

Would this go down as a more surprising loss than when City lost the final to Wigan?

[ClaretTony]

Ferguson looking at his watch

[CoolClaret]

Pep is clearly a great manager, but my lord his brand of football might be the most boring I have ever seen.

The sooner tippy tappy football dies the better.

It's downright bizarre how it's considered 'sexy football' and 'playing football the right way' - like you say it's boring.

It's not even attack minded first - his first thought is controlling a game and strangling the opposition. Boring, and this obsession with Guardiola's methods from the media and the 'Tacticos' has lead to sporting directors & managers. in many countries making some very strange decisions.

[ElectroClaret]

City score.
Three mins left.

[ClaretTony]

Poor goalkeeping for the goal

[elwaclaret]

I have a very strange feeling, I think it is wanting United to win; never had it before so not sure.

I was not going to watch as I knew both could not lose. But the disappointment of City scoring would suggest I favour United.
Can someone call a doctor please

[Burnley Ace]

Cash out now!!

[ElectroClaret]

7 mins extra.

[exilecanada]

Game on!! I really hope Citeh don't go on to win, I have a serious dislike for them, the most plastic of plastic clubs. I take no pleasure whatsoever in seeing the same team win year in year out. Not Utd fan either but a Utd win would be better than Citeh.

[aclaretinstevenage]

Celtic go 1-0 up in 89th minute.

[ClaretTony]

As much as I have little time for City, I’m finding that old habits die hard re: United and I’m wanting an equaliser.

[aclaretinstevenage]

Game on!! I really hope Citeh don't go on to win, I have a serious dislike for them, the most plastic of plastic clubs. I take no pleasure whatsoever in seeing the same team win year in year out. Not Utd fan either but a Utd win would be better than Citeh.

100% agree with this.

[ElectroClaret]

United win it.
Does EtH still get the bullet?

[Buxtonclaret]

Impressive win by Manure.
Suppose you've got to say well done.

[fidelcastro]

United win it.
Does EtH still get the bullet?

Is it his Mark Robins moment?

[tarkys_ears]

Lol "plastic clubs"

...you're willing on the ORIGINAL plastic club!!!

[Silkyskills1]

I have many friends who are Man Utd fans from school in Salford back in the 1960's. No secret that they don't like Ten Haag but am just wondering if the game goes beyond them early it might spark yet another protest in the form of supporters leaving the ground early. Time will tell.

Eating humble pie and yet again demonstrating how little I know about football.

[Woodleyclaret]

Half of City's team were already on the beach
Foden and Harland were pxxx poor
2 well taken goals for Manure who deserved to win

[kentonclaret]

It cannot be over estimated as to how the focus of Ten Haag and the Manchester United players has been fully focused on the FA Cup since reaching the Final. While Man City were fully concentrated on beating West Ham on the final day Ten Haag was taking off key players (Fernandes and Martínez) at Brighton before the hour mark to try and keep both players fresh for Wembley. Even after the final home game against Newcastle Ten Haag said the main focus was Wembley when his players “would give it everything”. It paid off for them handsomely.

[IanMcL]

It's downright bizarre how it's considered 'sexy football' and 'playing football the right way' - like you say it's boring.

It's not even attack minded first - his first thought is controlling a game and strangling the opposition. Boring, and this obsession with Guardiola's methods from the media and the 'Tacticos' has lead to sporting directors & managers. in many countries making some very strange decisions.

I hate it!
I prefer English football to the foreign keep the ball football. More going on at both ends.

Foreign teams keep the ball because it is hot!

[Bin Ont Turf]

The first 20 minutes were boring as sin. The Man City way, boring sh1te.

But after that it was a pretty decent game. Wanting either of them to win was a bit like asking which eyeball do you want a rusting tent peg driving in to.

That Mainoo fella though is looking good for England.