HIGHLIGHTS: Wigan Athletic vs Manchester City 1-0, FA Cup Final 2013

The magic of The FA Cup saved its final upset of the season for the biggest stage as Wigan Athletic made history at Wembley.

Roberto Martinez's team were deserved winners in their first ever FA Cup Final, after more than matching overwhelming pre-match favourites Manchester City.

The odds were stacked against the Lancashire outfit, currently fighting against relegation from the Premier League, but a strong team performance inspired by man-of-the-match Callum McManaman proved enough to topple City.

And the scenes of celebrations at Wembley were unrivalled in the rain as Martinez and his players came to terms with causing what is arguably the biggest Cup Final upset since Everton's victory over Manchester United in 1995 and certainly since Wimbledon's infamous win against Liverpool in1988.

The winning goal from Ben Watson was remarkably similar to Lawrie Sanchez's '88 winner too, as the substitute flicked a glancing header from an angle over the 'keeper and into the far corner .

There could be no complaints from City either, as they misfired throughout the 90 minutes and saw Wigan enjoy the better of the chances if not the possession.

City had started the game firmly on the front foot and Yaya Toure forced Joel Robles into an early save within four minutes when his volley through a crowded box was turned away by the Wigan 'keeper.

But it was Latics who should have taken the lead five minutes later when McManaman was picked out in the area by Arouna Kone. He cut inside Matija Nastasic, only to curl a left-footer wide of the post when well placed.

It was a widely open game and Robles made another fine stop just before the half-hour mark when Samir Nasri and Sergio Aguero linked well to set-up Carlos Tevez. His shot was heading for goal only for the Spaniard's foot to divert it over the bar.

Latics felt they should have had a penalty soon after when Jordi Gomez slipped a pass through to Roger Espinoza. He burst past Pablo Zabaleta into the area and appeared to have his heels clipped by the Argentine, but referee Andre Marriner ruled it out.

Moments later, Gomez was at it again, with his slide rule pass sending McManaman racing through. The England U20 star's jinking run across the box took him away from Joe Hart and Zabaleta but his eventual shot was blocked.

At the other end, Nasri forced Robles into another diving stop when he carved out a shooting chance on the edge of the area after working his way in from the left to bring the first half to an end.

A superb last-ditch block by Latics skipper Emmerson Boyce denied City's Sergio Aguero from netting within five minutes of the re-start as Tevez's low cross was met by the striker only to be diverted inches wide by Boyce's block.

City were trying to turn up the heat on Wigan, with another Tevez cross drifting across goal and agonisingly ahead of David Silva.

But Wigan were resolute and still had life in them, particularly on the break with McManaman a continual thorn in City's side and they dominated the last 20 minutes.

It took another timely block from Vincent Kompany to deny McManaman, after he glided past Gael Clichy for the umpteenth time before shooting from the right.

McManaman then drew another foul and won Wigan a free-kick after beating Nastasic, but Shaun Maloney's whipped cross-shot deceived everyone before clipping the bar and bouncing over.

And it was no surprise when City were reduced to ten men as Zabaleta recklessly crashed into McManaman to pick up his second booking of the day as the Wigan wingman broke through again.

Wigan now sensed victory and with Maloney continually probing and finding space in midfield, City were on the back foot.

And Wigan saved their winner for the ideal time too.

It was no surprise to see McManaman at the heart of it again, as he won a corner after another effortless beating of Clichy.

McManaman placed his flag-kick to the near post where Watson timed his run superbly to glance a header past Hart and into the far corner.

City pumped the ball continuously into the area in a bid to rescue the match, but Wigan held firm and the final whistle saw one half of Wembley come alive as a new name was etched into the trophy and FA Cup history.

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[cdottt_]

As an Arsenal fan, I got to go and experience the day sitting with the Wigan fans! Won't forget this match in a hurry! Well deserved Wigan!

[alandas]

I remember watching this with Man United fans. Hours of laughter

[fandomewhisper]

The FA Cup is pure magic. Over a century of history and tradition. Our sport's great great grandmother.

[vincepetro]

1:47 "you just can't write scripts like this" FIFA can

[thomasnorton-crossman]

I love Wigan. Even though they aren't my first team i really appreciate the way they work. Dave Whelan really is a fantastic owner and Roberto Martinez did a wonderful job their.

[scoreherolad]

1-0 Wigan in 2013 man city red card
1-0 Wigan 2018 man city red card

[tzortzkawaz]

I will remember this match for all of my life!!! Well deserved Wigan!!! ( CFC fan)

[silvardox]

One of the best sporting moments of 2013!

[robbflynn]

I grew up watching Wigan from the 70's when they played at the old Springfield Park, back then they were a non football league side so it was incredible for me to see them achieve this. I made it to the game before, the SF against Millwall also at Wembley, but sadly unable to attend this game. Another high as a Wigan supporter was moving to the DW and getting into the Premiership. I now live in Pennsylvania and don't really follow English football anymore, but still find time to look back on games like this.

[MsGoalsgalore]

A brilliant day out - from start to finish.  Best day ever.  Such good memories.

[joecampbell]

Im a wigan fan and i was crying at wembley, best day of my life

[sammiddleton]

This is why the FA cup is so great, small clubs taking down even smaller clubs !

[joel]

Today again Wigan put away to MC out this competition 1-0

[dannycooper]

Don't have a clue why other teams' fans are bickering between themselves on this. The point is little Wigan outplayed a Superclub for the full 90 minutes and won the FA cup only 35 Years after playing in non-league. Only 20 Years ago we were getting crowds of less than 5, 000 If you're looking for a family club to support that is growing fast and has the right foundations, support Wigan Athletic!!

P.S. Mcmanaman tore Clichy a new arsehole. #CalMacForEngland

[lakwartatv]

This was the best game that I have ever watched in my entire life. This was the reason why I am living in a comfortable house. forever grateful

[MrProductionBoy]

I feel so bad knowing they won't be in the Premier League next year and they proved they are good enough to be on that night!

[BarneyBhoy]

Ben Watson scores And all of a sudden the FA cup magic is back! Brilliant and delighted for Wigan

[georgepowell]

I swear half the views belong to me because I absolutely love this. This isn't as simple as my hometeam winning the cup but that it shows that any team can win, but I'm chuffed it's Wigan!

[benhansen]

Got to love a massive upset in the cup as a neutral. Love it!💪🏻 Fair play to them, wow, what a memory and something to be involved in. Respect Wigan👏🏻 🔥YNWA🔥

[okumancify]

martin Tyler. voice of modern football. love playing fifa hearing ur voice