In the recent FA Cup match between Manchester City and Manchester United, former Premier League striker Chris Sutton criticized City for their poor performance. Despite being the defending champions, Pep Guardiola’s team lost 2-1 to Erik ten Hag’s attacking side. Sutton emphasized that losing to their biggest rivals in a derby match makes the defeat even more painful.
Sutton noted that many expected City to comfortably win the game if they played at their best, but he expressed disappointment that key players such as Kevin de Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, and Phil Foden did not perform well. In particular, Sutton highlighted Foden’s off day, given his impressive performances throughout the season.
On the other hand, Sutton praised Manchester United for their strong showing in the final, acknowledging that they deserved the victory. The former striker’s comments reflect the disappointment felt by many City fans and observers after their team’s lackluster performance in such an important game.
