Manchester City are just one game away from completing the treble after Ilkay Gundogan scored twice in a 2-1 victory over Manchester United in the FA Cup final.
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Ilkay Gundogan scores fastest ever FA Cup final goal with just 12 seconds on the clock and then nets the winner with a crisp volley after Bruno Fernandes levels from the penalty spot.
Just 12 seconds were on the clock when Ilkay Gundogan sensationally volleyed Manchester City into the lead, beating the previous fastest-ever FA Cup final goal scored by Louis Saha after 25 seconds in 2009 final.
Man City on brink of greatness: Treble
Manchester City stands just 90 minutes away from the greatest season in their history.
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However, with the league and FA Cup secured, next comes the chance to claim that elusive Champions League against Inter Milan.
Should they succeed, they would become only the second English club to complete the Treble of the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.
United, who did it 24 years ago, did their best to halt City’s bid, but the league champions had too much power – and in Gundogan, they had a player who revels in the pressure of the big occasion.
His two goals, including that stunning early opener, emphasised what a figure of significance he has become, assuring him of a special place when the story of City’s glory years is written.
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And in John Stones, City have a player of the highest class in his latest role defined by Guardiola, one which allows him to advance into midfield and utilise all his composure and quality.
Istanbul and Inter Milan are next on City’s agenda and in their current relentless, irresistible mood, it would be more of a surprise if they did not complete the Treble than if they did.
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Astonishingly, it was tried and tested all the way by Pep Guardiola. He picked the same XI that destroyed Real Madrid in the Champions League second leg which meant Bernardo Silva started on the right of the front three and Kevin de Bruyne supported Erling Haaland.
It was all about steel instead of style for Manchester United with Fred adding beef to their midfield to replace the injured Antony. Bruno Fernandes supported Marcus Rashford, who played through the middle.
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Pep said:
“We played a really good game, we played with a lot of risk, the threat they have is so big especially Rashford but we controlled really well. In the first half we missed to attack on the right. We scored early in the second but a final against United always for many reasons difficult and the better team won. We are humble enough to accept how good they are. The emotions are so so special.
