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What Erik ten Hag almost forgot to do before kick-off and more moments missed in Man United vs Man City

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Manchester United’s FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City is a bitter way to end the season but the Reds can mark Erik ten Hag’s maiden term as success.

Fans will be satisfied with a top-four finish and a League Cup triumph given the woes of last season. They would have been frustrated with the manner they conceded the first goal to City at Wembley, though.

Ilkay Gundogan scored the fastest-ever FA Cup final goal before Bruno Fernandes’ equaliser from the spot after the VAR adjudged Jack Grealish to have handled the ball. ALSO READ: United player ratings in FA Cup final loss Gundogan popped up with the winner six minutes after half-time and, despite going close late on, United had no reply.

Here are a number of things fans may have missed during the day at Wembley. Erik ten Hag and Guardiola spat Erik ten Hag and Pep Guardiola exchanged a few heated words after the VAR penalty decision.

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