It’s two down, one to go for Manchester City.
Yesterday saw Pep Guardiola’s side claim the FA Cup, beating Manchester United 2-1 at Wembley.
City took the lead immediately, with Ilkay Gundogan scoring with a stunning volley after just 12 seconds.
United then equalised through Bruno Fernandes, after being given a rather fortuitous penalty.
But it was that man Gundogan who stepped up again for City in the second-half, volleying in again past David De Gea.
City controlled the game and didn’t really get out of second gear.
There were just a couple of dicey moments late on, and the lively Alejandro Garnacho did caused a few problems when he came on.
But it was a comfortable afternoon for City, who can now look forward to next weekend’s Champions League final with Inter.
Yesterday, there was yet another top performance from Bernardo Silva.
The Portuguese ace started on the right for City, and was just superb and work so hard as he usually does.
He did not steal the show this time, like he did in the second leg against Real Madrid. But he was part of an effective unit for City.
In the official matchday programme, former City player Owen Hargreaves paid the 28-year-old a major compliment.
He said: “Bernardo Silva is one of the best players to watch in the whole world, for me.”
Bernardo Silva is a pleasure to watch play football, as Manchester City claim FA Cup
Bernardo is simply a joy to watch.
That incredible close control he has, combined with his footballing intelligence just make him a truly special player.
There has been some talk of him leaving the club this summer, with Paris Saint-Germain said to be interested.
But hopefully he will stay because there are very few, if any, players like him in world football.
Because not only is he amazing on the ball, but that work-rate is remarkable as well.
