Manchester City Edge Closer to Treble After FA Cup Final Win Over Manchester United

Manchester City's Kyle Walker and teammates celebrate after winning the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium in London on June 3, 2023. Paul Childs/Action Images via Reuters

LONDON—Manchester City moved to within one victory of completing a momentous treble as they deservedly beat arch-rivals Manchester United 2–1 in the FA Cup final thanks to Ilkay Gundogan’s record-breaking double on Saturday.

City captain Gundogan scored the fastest goal in FA Cup final history with a stunning volley after 12 seconds and struck what proved to be the winner seven minutes after halftime.