Without that save we'd be sat here waiting for extra-time."Ĭity will now face Inter Milan in the Champions League final next Saturday knowing they can become the first English side since beaten finalists Manchester United to win the Treble of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League. "He put himself in a position where he's got smashed by Scott McTominay. "They (Manchester City) just had the better quality, the better ideas, they knew what the game plan was. "The early goal obviously changes the way the game was going to go," James told BBC Radio Manchester.
Ortega denied Raphael Varane while under pressure in a crowded penalty area in the second minute of added time. Listen to more City reaction from 15'21 on BBC Soundsįormer Manchester City goalkeeper David James believes Stefan Ortega's late save to deny Scott McTominay was the deciding moment in Manchester City winning the 2023 FA Cup final.
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"They are such an intimidating team to play against - opponents do not know how to beat them." "He has chosen a settled defence and then with the midfield he has, they are close to unplayable," added Crafton. Over the past few months, City's form has been relentless, a fact Crafton attributes to Guardiola sticking with the same starting XI. "With United, people said, 'it's a derby - anything can happen' and City blew them away. "Remember what people were saying about Real Madrid - that they had all these experienced players who knew how to win in the Champions League," said Crafton on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast. Pep Guardiola's side beat neighbours Manchester United at Wembley on Saturday to win the FA Cup and Crafton says he "cannot see them not winning" the Champions League final against Inter Milan in Istanbul.
Manchester City are so good they "render irrelevant" whoever they are playing, says The Athletic's Adam Crafton as he backed them to complete the Treble next Saturday. I think they may well and sincerely hope they achieve the treble. They are now a true footballing behemoth in terms of technique,talent and team work.
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I told him he'd had the chance to take me to Old Trafford but never did so I've been a City supporter now for 60 plus years.ĭavid: City have improved each successive season since Pep arrived. Of course, I started supporting the team I was watching - much to the annoyance of my United-supporting Grandad. KDB broken cheek bone and no sending off springs to mind.Īlan: I came from a red household but, as a 10-year-old, I accompanied a new friend to Maine Road with his big brother. But as I have supported City since 1964 I will never be arrogant or assume a win. I'd like to watch the coming final with Brian Kidd, what a servant he has been to both Manchester clubs.ĭavid: If we play in the Champions League final like we did against Real Madrid at home, and Arsenal home and away, then we should win. I'm sure Manchester City will now feel the same way. Everyone in Manchester wanted United to win, and there was a buzz in the playground the next day as they emulated Best's goal.
Phil: As a boy growing up in Manchester, I remember watching United beat Benfica. Plus, we received some great memories from City fans. We asked for your feelings after Saturday's game and your thoughts ahead of the Champions League final. Manchester City have their hands on another trophy and in lifting the FA Cup, they moved closer to a piece of football history.
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