Manchester United with a two goal lead against Manchester City in the first half already, and this would have been difficult to predict. Manchester United Coach has got everything correctly from the team selection even to the tactics. The presence of John Stones in Manchester City Defense has made it easier for Manchester United tactics of playing long balls for Rashford and Garnacho to work, they have been able to find themselves behind Manchester City line many times and they used the opportunity well to score three but had one denied for offside.

Manchester United have played this first half very well, it will be hard to Manchester City to come from behind if Manchester United are able to score a third goal. An FA cup win for Manchester United will be a good record for Erik Ten Hag to have before leaving the club.

First half result: Manchester City 0 - 2 Manchester United
Manchester City pushed a little in the beginning, there was a suspicious penalty on Haaland but was not checked by VAR then Manchester United counted on counter attacks and almost scored then they were able to score 2 goals between the 30th and 39th minute!
It is early to say anything since Manchester United could collapse at any moment but Guardiola should not let this trophy go away from them today..

Seems unbelievable with Manchester United success leading awhile over 2-0 against Manchester City in the final of FA Cup match, ball possession Manchester City dominance over 75% with Manchester United only controlling 25% on first half match but most effective with three shots on target scoring two goals.
Its not problem for Manchester United indeed not controlling ball possession but more accuracy make attempt on the first half match, left 45 minutes later with Manchester United possibility will win the FA Cup trophy in this season after having poor performance in Premier League match?
Interested waiting for second half match will Pep Guardiola change his tactician behind conceded two goals.

this is what's expected in a finals. You don't underate any team that gets to the finals regardless of thier initial lapses. Manchester City were too relaxed in Thier earlier start. Expecting to play through the United side easily and score easy goals but unexpected to so many city fans the reverse was the case in this first half play.

Another issue which pep would have to address in the dressing room is the lack of control and composure from there players. Almost all of them seames to be missing lots lo chances to Manchester United. The first goal could have been easily avoided if there heads were up but poor communication between the goal keeper and the defended resulted in a cheap goal that was scored by ganacho. I guess the result we've seen in this first half is a good one that would make the second half very Interesting and if Manchester City feels that they deserve the FA cup title, they should go for it and prove it in the second half. From the performance of Manchester United in playing w strong defense at the start of the match, you won't expected anything less than that in the second half. They would want to defend their lead with all they've got and that's actually the best decision they have left cause if they are able to effectively defend this Match till the end, it's a Manchester United night we will have here.

If the first half closed with Manchester United leading by 1 goal, maybe Manchester City could still catch up in the second half, but because Manchester United leads by 2 goals, I think it will be very difficult for Manchester City to catch up. Honestly, I didn't follow the match from the start but the results in the first half surprised me, even more surprised after looking at the statistics, Manchester United really made this derby a chaotic derby for Manchester City.

I just woke up from sleep and saw that United is leading the game with two goals to nothing. From the little that I have watched the match, it seems that Manchester united is prepared for this match and they are playing pretty good. Haaland just missed a beautiful opportunity, as the ball hits the goal post and bounce out. Man City have lost some good opportunities in the first half and I hope that they will be able to out themselves back into the match. I don't think that the match will end in the favor of United.

Man United were able to take a 2 goal lead just before halftime, the Man City defense looks like a total shambles when caught on the break, I really don't think they'll be able to bounce back from this deficit, which would give Man United a life line in Europe next season, and Erik Ten Haag would at least be ending his tenure as Manchester United coach with a silverware.

Man United were still offered at 1.5+ Odds to win the match, I pounced on it, along with Atletico Madrid who are also a goal up against Real Sociedad, then Juventus to win against Monza later on today, for combined for a total of 3.5+ Odds.

Ten Hag's job can't be saved by any means. But what's wrong with Man City? Maybe they partied too hard after winning the Premier League. Still, we can expect City to turn things around. who knows it's Pep who wants to make this final epic, letting Man United score 2 goals before planning a comeback in the second half!
Hopefully, Ten Hag doesn't come back with a defensive approach in the second half. If Man United wins the FA Cup, they'll get to play in the Europa League next season. I'm optimistic that Manchester United can win this title.

There is nothing more worthy of hope now than Manchester United's sweet victory in the FA Cup final. The defense looked good from the first half, Garnacho and Mainoo were also good at taking advantage of goal opportunities. I was optimistic to see a title celebration for Manchester United soon, but Doku has put pressure on Manchester United with his 1 goal.

I don't think Manchester City will force Manchester United to concede a second goal, but the pressure on the defense is increasing. The defense must be careful and avoid mistakes in the final minutes, otherwise Manchester City may score their second goal.