da bet7： The Red Devils stunned their local, all-conquering neighbours thanks to fearless displays from their latest academy graduates

da bwin： Never write Manchester United off. Never. No one gave them a chance against the all-conquering Manchester City, especially when it emerged that Erik ten Hag was about to be sacked. But after a horrendous Premier League campaign, United took the game to their noisy neighbours and won their first FA Cup in eight years. And they did it thanks to their fearless youngsters Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho, who were nurtured so well by Ten Hag.

United looked up for it from the first whistle, when Rashford forced Kyle Walker into a lung-busting sprint. Walker won it, but it set the tone, and the next time City were on the backfoot, United pounced. Garnacho seized on a mix-up between Stefan Ortega and Josko Gvardiol to give the Red Devils a shock lead.

The Argentina international was electric, setting up Rashford for a goal that was ruled offside, and the pair combined again for the exquisite second goal, completed by a deft pass from Bruno Fernandes to Mainoo.

City improved after the break after Guardiola made a series of substitutions, but United, marshalled by their superb centre-backs Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane, looked to have weathered the storm.

Then out of nowhere, a slip-up from Andre Onana gifted Jeremy Doku a goal that breathed life into a strangely out-of-sorts City. Of course United weren't going to make this easy, but they survived, giving Ten Hag one hell of a send-off.

GOAL rates United's players from Wembley…

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Andre Onana (5/10):

His calm footwork allowed United to have long periods of possession and settled their nerves. And his shot-stopping was initially spot-on, making two fine saves to deny Walker. He then undid all that fine work by being beaten by Doku at his near post, but he just about got away with it.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (7/10):

A superb performance in what could be his last game for the club. Had a calm first half, was put to the test when Doku came on but passed it with flying colours.

Raphael Varane (7/10):

The perfect farewell to what has been an underwhelming time with United. His anticipation and positioning was spot-on, helping keep Haaland quiet.

Lisandro Martinez (8/10):

What a difference it makes when your best centre-back is available. The Argentine dovetailed with Onana as United played out from the back with a confidence barely seen this season, and he was at his combative best.

Diogo Dalot (8/10):

A fine performance even at left-back. Contained Bernardo Silva and put his body on the line, making plenty of blocks and clearances.

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Sofyan Amrabat (6/10):

The Moroccan has had a fine end to an otherwise poor season and this was no exception. His lack of pace was still visible, but his awareness and intelligence compensated for it.

Kobbie Mainoo (7/10):

Rounded off a fine debut season by outshining Rodri in the middle. Excellent on the ball and feisty off it. And produced the calmest of finishes to complete a wonderful team goal.

Scott McTominay (6/10):

One of United's quieter players, seeing little of the ball. But his hard work contributed to a famous win.

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Alejandro Garnacho (9/10):

The youngster loves the big occasion and he thrived on the Wembley stage with a superb display, working tirelessly and doing the damage in the final third.

Bruno Fernandes (8/10):

An all-action performance, capped by his sumptuous pass to Mainoo for the second goal.

Marcus Rashford (7/10):

Lively from the off and dovetailed brilliantly with Garnacho, lighting the fuse for Mainoo's goal. A nice end to a nightmare season.

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Jonny Evans (6/10):

Kept the ship tight after replacing Martinez, and finishes the season with another medal for his large collection, most of which was won under Sir Alex Ferguson.

Rasmus Hojlund (5/10):

His main task was to chase balls forward and hold the play up. He did a decent enough job.

Victor Lindelof (N/A):

Hauled on in added-time to see out the win.

Mason Mount (N/A):

Brought on in stoppage-time, making for a nice ending to a season in which he has barely featured.

Erik ten Hag (8/10):

Went into the game knowing he'd been sacked behind his back and came out swinging. Made a bold call to drop Casemiro but was right to bring back Rashford. His players played for him and gave him the perfect send off.