Match report

Manchester City Defeats Manchester United 2-1 in FA Cup Thriller

Manchester City
Manchester City
2–1
FT
Manchester United
Manchester United
Jun 3, 2023

Manchester City secured a crucial 2-1 win over local rivals Manchester United in an FA Cup encounter that was filled with drama and tension. Ilkay Gündoğan scored both goals for the home side, while Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty to give United hope before their challenge faded.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester City 2–1 Manchester United (FA Cup match)
  • • I. Gundogan scored two goals at 1' and 51'
  • • Bruno Fernandes netted a penalty for Manchester United at 33'
  • • K. De Bruyne provided both assists to Gündoğan
  • • A. Wan-Bissaka received a yellow card after the VAR confirmed a penalty

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 3-2-4-1

Starting XI

  • 18 S. Ortega (G)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 3 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 25 M. Akanji (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (M)
  • 16 Rodri (M)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (F)
  • 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 10 J. Grealish (F)
  • 9 E. Haaland (F)

Substitutes

  • 47 P. Foden
  • 6 N. Aké
  • 14 Aymeric Laporte
  • 31 Ederson
  • 4 K. Phillips
  • 82 R. Lewis
  • 26 R. Mahrez
  • 80 C. Palmer
  • 19 J. Álvarez

Manchester United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 David de Gea (G)
  • 29 A. Wan-Bissaka (D)
  • 19 R. Varane (D)
  • 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
  • 23 L. Shaw (D)
  • 18 Casemiro (M)
  • 17 Fred (M)
  • 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
  • 14 C. Eriksen (M)
  • 25 J. Sancho (M)
  • 10 M. Rashford (F)

Substitutes

  • 49 A. Garnacho
  • 27 W. Weghorst
  • 39 S. McTominay
  • 20 Diogo Dalot
  • 31 J. Butland
  • 12 T. Malacia
  • 5 H. Maguire
  • 36 A. Elanga
  • 28 F. Pellistri

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    1' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Gundogan · Assist: K. De Bruyne
  2. Manchester United
    30' Manchester United Var · Penalty confirmed
    A. Wan-Bissaka
  3. Manchester United
    33' Manchester United Goal · Penalty
    Bruno Fernandes
  4. Manchester United
    45'+4 Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    A. Wan-Bissaka

    Foul

  5. Manchester City
    51' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Gundogan · Assist: K. De Bruyne
  6. Manchester United
    62' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Eriksen · On: A. Garnacho
  7. Manchester City
    76' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. De Bruyne · On: P. Foden
  8. Manchester United
    78' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Sancho · On: W. Weghorst
  9. Manchester United
    79' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    Fred

    Foul

  10. Manchester City
    81' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Stefan Ortega

    Time wasting

  11. Manchester United
    83' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Lindelof · On: S. McTominay
  12. Manchester City
    89' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Grealish · On: N. Aké
  13. Manchester City
    90'+5 Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Walker · On: Aymeric Laporte
  14. Manchester City
    90' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Rodri

    Handball

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Manchester United
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 87% 78%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 517 342
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 0 6
Shots on Target 5 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 60% 40%
Accurate Passes 450 267
Shots Inside Box 5 9
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by I. Gundogan set the tone and momentum for Manchester City, putting pressure on United from the start.
  • ▸ The equalizer through Bruno Fernandes's penalty at 33' shifted the game's balance temporarily back to Manchester United.