Ten Hag to be sacked despite victory over Man City

Manchester United have won the FA Cup after beating rivals Manchester City 2-1 in the final at Wembley.

Alejandro Garnacho put the Red Devils ahead with a close-range effort in the 30th minute after a mix-up between City defender Josko Gvardiol and goalkeeper Stefan Ortega.

United had a goal disallowed just before that when Marcus Rashford slotted home but Garnacho was judged to be offside.

Jeremy Doku pulled a goal back for City late in the second half but United clung on to secure victory and avenge their defeat in last season’s FA Cup final.

The win means that the team, which finished eighth in the Premier League this season and 31 points behind champions City, have secured a place in the Europa League.

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And the triumph comes amid speculation that United manager Erik ten Hag is set to be sacked after a disappointing domestic league campaign.

A report on Friday claimed the Dutchman would be fired regardless of the outcome at Wembley.

If United had lost the final, they would not have been in Europe at all next season.

After the victory, some United players dropped to their knees in celebration on the pitch, while others sprinted towards them from the technical area.

And a beaming Ten Hag got a congratulatory hug from City manager Pep Guardiola.

Reporting from Wembley, Sky Sports’ Oliver Yew said: “Stunning scenes for Man Utd.

“The players are jubilant. The red flags are flying.

“They put a disappointing league season behind them to end the campaign with silverware.

“It was a tactical masterclass from Erik ten Hag, who wins a second trophy at Old Trafford, but will it be enough to keep him in a job? Only time will tell, but he will feel vindicated tonight after a brilliant afternoon from him and his side.”