Happy ending
Real Betis coach Quique Setien to leave the club by mutual consent after he enjoyed a memorable end to his two-year tenure by winning 2-0 at Real Madrid FA CUP
Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling scores his side’s sixth goal past Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes in their FA Cup final at Wembley in London on Saturday. City won 6-0.
won headers against taller defenders before the ball broke for the Spaniard to fire across Heurelho Gomes.
City control then turned into total dominance as a gloriously crafted second gave Watford a mountain to climb.
SUPER SUB DE BRUYNE Bernardo Silva’s curling cross picked out Jesus at the back post and the Brazilian was finally credited with the goal after the match despite Sterling making sure by smashing the ball
into the net. Gerard Deulofeu had been Watford’s star of a remarkable semi-final comeback from 2-0 down against Wolves and had the chance to spark the game back into life just before the hour mark, but scuffed his shot wide.
And again Watford’s profligacy was quickly punished.
City’s strength in depth was in evidence as Guardiola could afford the luxury of leaving Sergio Aguero on the bench for Jesus and introduce De Bruyne 10 minutes into the second half.
Jesus’ unselfishness allowed the Belgian, who won man-ofthe-match despite not starting, to end an injury-ravaged season on a high by rounding Gomes to fire City’s third into an empty net. And the roles were reversed 22 minutes from time when De Bruyne’s pass released Jesus in behind to get the goal his performance deserved.
Sterling then rubbed more salt into Watford wounds in the final 10 minutes as he converted Bernardo Silva’s low cross and then fired home at the second attempt three minutes from time. London, May 19: Vincent Kompany announced on Sunday that he will leave Manchester City after 11 trophy-laden years to become player-manager of Anderlecht.
“As overwhelming as it is, the time has come for me to go. And what a season to bow out,” Kompany said.
“I feel nothing but gratefulness. I am grateful to all those who supported me on a special journey, at a very special club.”
Anderlecht is the Belgian club where Kompany began his professional career before joining Hamburg and he admitted he is relishing the chance to move into management.
“I choose to be grateful Manchester City players celebrate as captain Vincent Kompany lift the winners’ trophy. ◗ Belgian First Division title: 2004, 2006
◗ Premier League title: 2012, 2014, 2018, 2019
◗ FA Cup: 2011, ◗ League Cup: 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019
◗ FA Community Shield: 2012, 2018
for the past but remain ambitious and driven for the future. This may come as a surprise to you. It’s the most passionate yet rational decision I’ve ever made.”