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Jake Bayliss & James Quinlan

Why Manchester United were awarded a penalty in first half of FA Cup final but Man City weren't

Jack Grealish was on the receiving end of a controversial handball decision that allowed Manchester United to get back on level terms in the FA Cup final on Saturday.

The match got off to an electric start as City captain Ilkay Gundogan fired home after just 12 seconds. Pep Guardiola’s side enjoyed a period of dominance as a shell-shocked United looked to recover from the surprise early setback in the Wembley showdown.

However, United were soon given a route back into the game after referee Paul Tierney, assisted by VAR, penalised Grealish and City for handball. After losing out on a header to Aaron Wan-Bissaka, the ball flicked off the winger’s fingers and ultimately led to Bruno Fernandes scoring United’s equaliser from the spot.

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