Manchester United destroy Tottenham to win women's FA Cup final and ease pressure on Marc Skinner

Manchester United destroy Tottenham to win women's FA Cup final and ease pressure on Marc Skinner

WATCH NOW: Sports round-up as Manchester United beat Tottenham to win women's FA Cup final

Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 12/05/2024

- 16:30

The Red Devils have won the competition for the first time after a 4-0 win at Wembley

Manchester United ripped through Tottenham to win the women's FA Cup final on Sunday thanks to goals from Ella Toone and Rachel Williams, as well as a brace from Lucia Garcia.

The Red Devils have struggled for consistency in the Women's Super League this season, with Marc Skinner's side currently sitting fifth in the table.


But they were too strong for Tottenham on Sunday, cruising to victory at Wembley.

Toone loves scoring at the famous ground.

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Manchester United have beaten Tottenham to win the women's FA Cup final

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And it was the 24-year-old who opened the scoring in the dying seconds of the first half.

The United star was found by Lisa Naalsund and drifted through towards goal, with nobody closing her down.

After getting past Eveliina Summanen, Toone then proceeded to curl a beautiful effort into the top corner - sparking wild celebrations from the red fans inside Wembley in the process.

It was a huge moment in the match and Tottenham, ultimately, were unable to recover.

And a dreadful three-minute spell in the second half ended their hopes of glory.

Williams had been posing problems inside the Tottenham box prior to her goal in the 54th minute.

She took her header well, converting after a pinpoint free kick from Katie Zelem.

Then, three minutes later, the game was done and dusted.

Garcia capitalised after a shocking mistake from Tottenham goalkeeper Becky Spencer, who was attempting to play out from the back.

Spencer's poor pass was intercepted by the United star and, with nobody around her, she was able to net from close range.

Tottenham's heads dropped after the third goal.

Yet they nearly got a consolation through Beth England, with the Lionesses star seeing her header strike the woodwork.

And Garcia struck again in the 74th minute to pile on more misery for Tottenham.

In the end, United comfortably closed out the match to lift the prestigious trophy for the very first time.

It is just the second trophy the club have won since their inaugural season back in 2018/2019, with United previously winning the FA Women's Championship.

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Ella Toone

Ella Toone celebrates her goal in Manchester United's comprehensive women's FA Cup final victory over Tottenham on Sunday

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And, for Skinner, it will certainly be a moment for the United boss to savour.

The Red Devils lost in the final of the competition last year to Chelsea, with the Blues winning 1-0 following a goal from Sam Kerr.

But United have now put that pain behind them, easing pressure on Skinner in the process.

Marc Skinner

Marc Skinner will be delighted after Manchester United destroyed Tottenham to win the 2024 women's FA Cup final

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Skinner's side are next in action against Chelsea in the WSL next Saturday (3pm).

Tottenham, meanwhile, return to the pitch on Wednesday when they face the Blues (7.15pm).

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