Published on 10:32 PM, June 03, 2023

'We have a chance to do something special'

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Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan said the club "have a chance to do something special and win the Treble" after scoring both goals in their 2-1 win against Manchester United in the FA Cup final on Saturday.

The Germany international scored the fastest goal in an FA Cup final, with just 12 seconds on the clock at Wembley.

Bruno Fernandes levelled from the penalty spot but Gundogan struck the winner early in the second half.

City are already Premier League champions and can equal Manchester United's unique 1999 treble if they beat Inter Milan in next week's Champions League final in Istanbul.

"To win this trophy again and complete the double is amazing for us," Gundogan said in a City statement issued seconds after the final whistle.

"To win the double in England is incredibly difficult and reflects all the hard work the players and staff have put in over the course of the season.

"I am so proud to captain this side –- it is an honour to be part of this squad.

"Our focus now, however, is on resting, recovering and being fully prepared for next weekend's Champions League final.

"We have a chance to do something special and win the treble and we do not want to let this opportunity pass us by. I can promise our fans we will do everything we can to win in Istanbul."