Manchester City Reach the 2011 FA Cup Final
In the FA Cup Semi Final on 16th April 2011 treble-chasing Manchester United were beaten 1-0 by their rich (and trophy-starved) neighbours Manchester City. A goal in the second half by Yaya Toure following a stray cross-field pass from Michael Carrick was enough to give the blue half of Manchester another trip to Wembley in the final next month to play either Bolton or Stoke, who play later today in the other semi-final.
It was a bad day at the office for Man Utd. After a bright start in which Berbatov missed a couple of good chances, Man City grew more and more into the game and became stronger the longer it went on. In the middle of the park Yaya Toure put in a towering performance and strong defending by City ensured that Man Utd did not put in one of their typical late fightbacks for which they have been somewhat renowned this season.
The final will certainly be an interesting one from the neutrals point of view as none of the so called “Big 4”clubs are competing. Man City haven’t won a trophy since 1976 and for Bolton and Stoke (whoever gets through) the wait has been much longer. That’s the magic of the FA Cup. That magic is still alive although many people criticise the fact that the semi-finals are now played at Wembley, in addition to the final. That seemed all the more ridiculous this year given that 4 teams from the north west were in the semis. However, as we know, it is all about generating revenue and the colossal expense of re-building Wembley must be paid for.
At Modern Canvas Art we have a strong allegiance to a UK club (but we are not saying which!) All we will say is that they are by the far best team the world has ever seen, of course, and what a shame they are not in the final in May. For Man Utd fans, they still have the Premiership and the Champions League well within their grasp so it doesn’t look like being too bad a season for them.
Modern Canvas Art have some superb Man Utd canvas prints showing past great players and glories. Take a look at this classic George Best canvas print for example. Our canvas art prints and pop art paintings really are second to none. Order one and we guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
