After defeating rival Manchester United in the FA Cup final at Wembley, City is halfway to completing only the second Treble in English football history.
Ilkay Gundogan scored the first goal in the fastest-ever FA Cup final after only 13 seconds with a bullet volley, giving them the best possible start. After VAR ruled Jack Grealish guilty of handball, United was awarded a penalty kick that Bruno Fernandes converted to tie the score.
Although City were the deserving winners in what was a very evenly matched final, United never gave up. After 51 minutes, Gundogan repeated the feat by volleying past De Gea from a wide free kick by De Bruyne to give City the victory.
Next Saturday’s Champions League final will be the focus for City as they attempt to win the continent’s most coveted trophy and complete the Triple Crown by defeating Inter Milan.
Stefan Ortega — 6
Had little to do, on an afternoon when his defenders in front of him did the brunt of the work — as well as United’s misfiring attackers.
Kyle Walker — 7
Very good in the air and very progressive with his choices of pass, which cannot always be said of the defender.
Ruben Dias — 6
One of a quartet of players back in the City team after staying in Manchester for the defeat to Brentford last weekend.
Rodri — 7
Headed just wide after three minutes with a chance to make it 2-0. Used the ball well, as he always seems to.
John Stones — 8
Another really mature and well-rounded performance in midfield. Aerially dominant and shrewd in playing the ball to teammates ahead of him. The double-pivot position suits his skillset perfectly.
Bernardo Silva — 6
A few darting runs here and there, but this was largely a day when his teammates took the plaudits.
Kevin De Bruyne — 7
Whistled one first-half effort wide of the target, but his influence heightened as United legs tired and space opened up. Assisted Gundogan’s second with a smart free-kick played away from the melee.
Ilkay Gundogan — 9
The fastest goal in FA Cup final history set the German on his way to an outstanding performance. One superb volley in the first half, another in the second, and an overall scintillating individual display.
Jack Grealish — 7
Busy on the left as he tried to cause United’s defenders problems. Conceded a harsh penalty in the first half but didn’t let that effect his performance.
Erling Haaland — 7
Had a few half-chances on the afternoon which he was unable to take. Held the ball up well and showed a different side to his game while Gundogan did the goalscoring.
Subs
Phil Foden (De Bruyne, 76’) — N/A
Nathan Ake (Grealish, 89’) — N/A
Aymeric Laporte (Walker, 90+5’) — N/A