From academy to Wembley: Menú’s memorable moments against City

From his early days in Manchester United’s youth system to the bright lights of Wembley, Kobe Menú has built a collection of unforgettable experiences against Manchester City. The midfielder noted that playing City twice a season in the academy created a rivalry that felt personal and intense.

The highlight of his career, according to Menú, came in the FA Cup 2024 final where he netted the winning goal in a 2-1 triumph over City and was honoured as Player of the Match. He described the moment as "incredible" and said the memory is amplified by the fact that it happened in a major cup final against their fiercest opponents.

Menú keeps tangible reminders of that night—a bucket hat and a few scarves—and hopes United can replicate the same fighting spirit in the upcoming 199th derby. The team, guided by Michael Carrick, has already shown promise after a 2-0 win over City earlier in the season, a result that helped spark a run of form that included a victory over Arsenal.