Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes says Manchester City deserved to win the FA Cup.

Ilkay Gundogan struck both of City's goals for the 2-1 win, with Fernandes finding an equaliser from the spot for United before halftime.

"Everyone is down and it's really difficult," said Fernandes. "We wanted to end the season in a different way but it wasn't possible.

"We've made big steps for next season, it wasn't a successful season overall but it was a good one. We have come back next season and try to win bigger trophies."

On conceding early, he said: "We came back into the game, we started badly but came back into it and had good spells on the ball in the first half.

"After we scored, we had some good counters but didn't score. We conceded early in the second half and then still had other chances but we didn't and City deserved the win.

"We were too soft and gave up too much space for the first goal but it's an amazing strike. If players are tighter then maybe they can stop it but it's an amazing strike.

"He's [Gundogan] an amazing player and one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.

"Our fans have been great all season and they deserved a different result today. We're disappointed that we couldn't give fans the joy they deserve.

"We are grateful for everything they have done this season. I promise we will come and try again next season."