Hopes dashed leading to bittersweet end for City fans as United win FA Cup

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It was a hopeful start for Manchester City fans at the FA Cup final. Fresh off the back of winning the Premier League last week, hopes were up for the many who ventured out to the City-based pub, The Waldorf, just off Piccadilly Gardens. “We’re expecting a couple of goals, it’ll be tight though,” John, from Audenshaw, said. READ MORE: Thousands party as Manchester United win FA Cup over Manchester City - best images “Compared to last year it was one goal in it - I think it’ll be the same this year.

Around 2-1.” He wasn’t wrong. Unfortunately for John, and the others, it was United that cinched it, winning 2-1 at Wembley Stadium.

Speaking before kick off on Saturday afternoon, Nick and Simon, who often head to the Waldorf because there’s no trouble, were really looking forward to the game. “Five nil I think it will be,” said Nick. “It was close last year, but we’re on good form and I think we’ll get a few goals in.” And father and son, Ian (who travelled all the way from Brecon Beacons) and Nick, were also very confident. “We’re going to smash them!” Nick told the Manchester Evening News.

At kick off, the pub erupted in chanting of “Go on City”. All was quiet, with both sides attempting to hit the target, but sadly for City fans, United got one in at the 30 minute mark.