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FA Cup final, Man City vs Watford LIVE: Score, goals and latest reaction after City run riot

Follow all the latest reaction from the Wembley showpiece

Michael Jones
Saturday 18 May 2019 13:51 EDT
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Follow live coverage and reaction after Manchester City thrashed Watford to win the FA Cup to win the domestic treble.

Pep Guardiola’s City side clinched the League Cup in the same stadium in March, beating Chelsea in a penalty shootout, and sealed their second successive Premier League title last weekend.

A dazzling display of attacking football saw them prove far too good for the overmatched Hornets. Here's how it played out:

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90 mins: Man City 6 - 0 Watford

Kevin De Bruyne is the man of the match and rightly so. He's been incredible since he came on and has pushed Man City through the gears effortlessly. 

The record was on, Man City break and Sterling storms down the wing, he cuts the ball inside and Stones shoots but Gomes makes the save and sends the ball over the bar. 

Michael Jones18 May 2019 18:49

90+2 mins: Man City 6 - 0 Watford

Man City are the FA Cup Champions! They win the domestic treble and they've absolutely destroyed Watford today. 

What a performance, what a win, what a team!

Michael Jones18 May 2019 18:50

Michael Jones18 May 2019 18:51

A demolition from Man City. 

Michael Jones18 May 2019 18:53

Great reading for City fans, not so much for Watford, here are The Independent's player ratings: 

Michael Jones18 May 2019 18:55

Watford's team make their way up the steps to collect their runners-up medals. It's been a tough day for the Hornets but they were outclassed.

Michael Jones18 May 2019 19:02

Now come Manchester City, Ederson leading the way with captain Kompany bringing up the rear. 

The players shake hands with the FA President Prince William and receive their winners medals. 

Kompany comes last he's given the trophy and he lifts it aloft in celebration!

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