This was the day when Ten Hag, beleaguered and potentially on his way, even after such a momentous victory, outsmarted Guardiola and proved his enduring managerial worthPerhaps Pep Guardiola should have worn his lucky blue jumper after all. Yet this final was not decided by superstition, but by United boss Erik ten Hag proving once again he can get the better of the greatest manager of the modern era, when he has the personnel at his disposal. Even when they doubled their lead, Ten Hag was measured, pointing skywards with both hands before taking a swig of water. The City boss had his hands on his head in despair moments later, when Alvarez somehow managed to steer the ball wide, when put through on goal by Phil Foden. But this was the day when Ten Hag, beleaguered and potentially on his way, even after such a momentous victory, outsmarted Guardiola and proved his enduring managerial worth.

Source: Express May 25, 2024 16:46 UTC