A year ago, the narratives were flipped between the Manchester clubs. United are now the dominant force in the city

Manchester United will have the opportunity to defend their Adobe Women’s FA Cup title at Wembley after securing a 2-0 victory over local rivals Manchester City at the Joie Stadium. Celin Bizet, who had been on the opposing side at Wembley last year, gave the visitors an early lead after latching on to a brilliant ball over the top from Ella Toone.

Kicked out of the Champions League by Chelsea, 13 days after they endured a League Cup final defeat against Sonia Bompastor’s side, and seven points adrift of third-placed United in the Women’s Super League, for City the FA Cup had offered a chance to salvage something from a disastrous injury-crippled season.