Manchester United win the FA Cup! ‘Dead man walking’ manager Erik Ten Hag defies the odds as Prince William watches teenagers Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo score against Man City at Wembley.

Man United won the FA Cup after beating derby rivals Man City 2-1 in the final at Wembley, as goals from academy graduates Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho ensured the iconic trophy would return to the red half from Manchester.

Prince William was in attendance as he carried out his duties as President of the Football Association and was introduced to both sets of players by respective captains Bruno Fernandes and Kyle Walker as the teams walked out onto the hallowed ground.

The Duke of Cornwall then took his place in the stands and was joined by his son and future heir to the throne, Prince George, both dressed in matching suits.

Thousands of people traveled to the English capital from the northwest for a repeat of last year’s FA Cup final which Manchester City won on this occasion, en route to a historic treble.

However, pre-match brawls between the two sets of supporters threatened to spoil the occasion with one group clashing near a bus stop in Station Road, Harrow, before the match.

Manchester United won the FA Cup after beating rivals Man City 2-1 at Wembley

Erik Ten Hag’s future dominated pre-match talk, but he celebrated Man United’s FA Cup victory in full time.

Goals from United youngsters Kobbie Mainoo (left) and Alejandro Garnacho (right) secured the 2-1 victory.

Prince William carried out his pre-match duties with the FA by shaking hands with all players and officials.

Prince George wore a suit matching his father’s as he watched the action unfold from the stands at Wembley.

Former Olympian and Dancing on Ice star Greg Rutherford soaked up the pre-match atmosphere in the luxurious surroundings of Club Wembley’s Bobby Moore restaurant.

A shirtless fan was seen struggling on the ground at a bus stop as traffic came to a standstill before more men piled in. Kicks and punches were thrown – and bottles were thrown – during the shocking scenes in the hours leading up to the long-awaited finale.

Supporters of both teams were allocated certain pubs for drinks in north-west London before the match, but this did not prevent clashes in the street with police concerned about possible violence.

Meanwhile, popular celebrities, including former Olympian and Dancing on Ice star Greg Rutherford, soaked up the pre-match atmosphere in the luxurious surroundings of Club Wembley’s Bobby Moore restaurant.

Other notable celebrities, including Love Island reality TV duo Andrew Page and Tasha Ghouri, also posed for photos in the luxurious surroundings of one of Wembley’s bars.

The majority of pre-match attention was not on the action on the pitch but rather on the future of Man United manager Erik ten Hag, who is reportedly on the verge of being sacked.

It is claimed the Dutchman will see his £9m-a-year contract terminated whatever the outcome. It is yet to be confirmed whether he will be allowed to continue or not.

If he is sacked, it would be a cruel twist of fate for the 54-year-old after fellow Dutchman Louis van Gaal was fired by the club in 2016 amid United’s FA Cup celebrations.

Marcus Rashford was emotional at full time as United’s victory over rivals was confirmed

Garnacho opened the scoring for United after capitalizing on a Man City defensive error

Mainoo starred with a composed performance at Wembley as he scored United’s second goal

Ten Hag was the most animated manager on the touchline as his rival Pep Guardiola looked on in frustration.

United manager Ten Hag embraces FA Cup as team completes Wembley triumph

Ten Hag was defiant before the match in the face of adversity, saying in an interview with a publication in his native Holland that United’s sporting board – led by British petrochemical billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe – wanted he leads their revolution.

However, United have already begun their inquiries with other managers, including former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel, who is keen to return to the Premier League, while Gareth Southgate has also been mooted as a potential successor.

Ten Hag sprinted onto the pitch at full time, letting out a roar of relief as his team’s triumph was confirmed following their best performance of the season.

The former Ajax head coach showed no signs of saying goodbye as he collected his winner’s medal in the upper stands at Wembley, shaking hands with the club’s majority owner Avram Glazer, from Ratcliffe and legendary United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Contradicting emotions were on the faces of City players as they received their runners-up medals, many of them, including Phil Foden, removing their silverware before returning to the field.

United stars posed for a celebratory photo as joy was etched on their faces

Phil Foden quickly collected his runners-up medal as he made his way back down the steps at Wembley

Guardiola applauds young supporters despite defeat in final at English football stadium

But City’s players showed class in the wake of the defeat as they gave United a guard of honor as they cruised to the FA Cup trophy.

Meanwhile, England boss Southgate took his place in the stands at England’s football stadium and was a keen observer as several members of his upcoming England team took to the pitch ahead of the next Europe championship.

Man United captain Bruno Fernandes led the celebrations on the pitch as his team lifted the trophy.

19-year-old Man United midfielder Mainoo was one player in particular who caught the attention of the Three Lions boss as he doubled his side’s lead with a brilliant first-half strike -time.

Mainoo only received his first senior England call-up during the final round of friendlies in March, wasted no time in proving his abilities and was subsequently included in Southgate’s provisional squad for the World Cup competition. June in Germany.

His composed performance against Man City – capped by a brilliant goal – means he is now among the favorites to fly to Germany when Southgate reduces his squad to just 26 players.

Ten Hag shakes hands with delighted Man United investor and British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Man City’s players reduced their depressing numbers as they were denied the chance to complete a second consecutive double.

Other notable celebrities, including Love Island reality TV duo Andrew Page and Tasha Ghouri, also posed for photos in the luxurious surroundings of one of Wembley’s bars.

One of those not in contention for a place in his team however was Marcus Rashford after the United superstar was a shock omission from Southgate following a difficult campaign.

Rashford was determined to prove his worth to both club and country and started brightly, tackling numerous challenges with fellow Englishman Kyle Walker and making key contributions in the build-up to both goals.

The 26-year-old was then withdrawn as Ten Hag opted for fresher legs in attack as City desperately looked for a way back into the game.

Belgian winger Jeremy Doku inspired hopes of a late comeback after scoring deep into the game, but that would only count as a consolation as United kept their cool and could give Ten a lifeline Hag.