Manchester United’s FA Cup final victory over neighbours Manchester City has been praised by former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas. Fabregas, who now plays for France, expressed his thoughts on the BBC’s Planet Premier League podcast and questioned whether a lack of commitment, effort or belief was the reason behind United’s inconsistent performances throughout the season.
United finished eighth in the Premier League but ended their campaign on a high note with a 2-1 victory at Wembley on Saturday. Despite finishing low in the table, Fabregas commended Manchester United for playing the game they needed to play to secure the victory, especially in the second half when they defended in their own box.
Fabregas also highlighted that while players can be extra motivated for a one-off game, the lack of consistency throughout the season raises concerns. He noted that seeing certain distances between the lines or a lack of effort in tracking back during the season contrasts with players’ performances in important one-off games.
Fabregas referred to Erik ten Hag’s comments on United’s performance and drew parallels to Arsenal’s similar tactics against City in March. He applauded United for executing their game plan effectively and achieving the desired result. Fabregas concluded by praising Manchester United for their performance and the outcome of the FA Cup final.
In conclusion, Cesc Fabregas has praised Manchester United’s performance in their FA Cup final victory over neighbours Manchester City, acknowledging that their display raised questions about why they could not produce that level of play consistently throughout the season. He questioned whether a lack of commitment, effort or belief was behind their inconsistent performances and commended them for playing well when it mattered most.
Fabregas highlighted that while players can be extra motivated for a one-off game, it is essential to maintain that level of play throughout the season to achieve success. He also applauded Erik ten Hag’s comments on United’s performance and drew parallels to Arsenal’s similar tactics against City in March.
Overall, Fabregas concluded by praising Manchester United for their performance and outcome of
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