Academy product O'Reilly won the game for City with a pair of second-half headers into the goal in front of his club's ecstatic supporters. For a boyhood City fan to score twice at Wembley Stadium, this fairytale story has produced an unforgettable moment for the player, manager Pep Guardiola and supporters alike. O'Reilly was drafted into the City team last season to aid the squad's injury crisis in defence and has grabbed his opportunity - he now gets his hands on major silverware after delivering a performance that he will never forget. "To win a final, to beat this team ... we know how good they are. Guardiola said of O'Reilly's impact: "He has been so surprising so far even for me, the season he has done so far has been extraordinary."

Source: BBC March 22, 2026 21:54 UTC