ULTIMATELY, it will prove to be too little too late for Erik ten Hag.
The FA Cup can never be enough to save Ten Hag because Manchester United cannot stomach mid-table mediocrity under any circumstances.
Not even a dramatic FA Cup final win over Manchester City or hard-luck stories about injuries can excuse finishing eighth in the Premier League with a negative goal difference.
As a goodbye, it was a nice way to say farewell, with Ten Hag probably feeling like he could stick two fingers up to the United hierarchy. Two trophies in two seasons is a good return.
But if you measure that against City's level of success, then it is nowhere near enough.
It is likely to be a summer of change, and not only for United.
After winning the Treble last season, winning only the title probably feels like a bit of a let-down for a City squad that definitely needs a shake-up.
That may seem a harsh indictment on City after a record-breaking fourth consecutive title. But boss Pep Guardiola's success at the Etihad has been built on ruthless decisions and even higher ambitions.
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