Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United: FA Cup final player ratings

Stefan Ortega 7 As in previous rounds was chosen ahead of Ederson and passed as well as the Brazilian. Beaten by Fernandes’s spot-kick.

Kyle Walker 7 Barked at Dias to observe City’s high line in a show of leadership but a fluffed clearance allowed Rashford to pounce in what might have led to United’s second.

John Stones 7 The centre-back stationed himself alongside Rodri at the base of midfield and though he had close to zero influence from the zone kept on trying.

Rúben Dias 6 Received a Guardiola rollicking for punting a free-kick to precisely no one, United’s forays and press made this a busier than usual afternoon for the Portuguese.

Manuel Akanji 7 Powerhouse Swiss shrugged off Casemiro stamp and was solid and unflappable throughout in the latest unsung-hero performance of which he should be proud.

Rodri 7 Missed headed chance yet despite being harried at times by the Fred-Casemiro axis was the normal serene presence who weaves his side’s defence and attack together.

Bernardo Silva 5 Booked for a hack on Shaw the little winger was oddly muted and appeared irritated at being so. But in victory he will hardly care.

Kevin De Bruyne 7 A stinker of a first half was followed, after the break, by a menacing cross as he awoke. It was after the Belgian’s ball that Gündogan scored his second.

Ilkay Gündogan 10 A class above. Blistering right-footed 20-yard volley to give City the lead inside 13 seconds will never be forgotten by the German. And neither will his second – this, with his left.

Jack Grealish 6 Unfortunate for the handball that led to Fernandes’s penalty strike. He ensured Wan-Bissaka could not relax along City’s left flank.

Erling Haaland 5 Quiet throughout. Fluffed a chance by half-stepping on the ball. Cuffed