Throwback to Man City falling to a shock defeat vs Wigan in the FA Cup final in 2013

On this day, six years ago, Wigan Athletic enjoyed one of ir most successful days since formation of club in 1932 by defeating Manchester City in FA Cup 2013 final at Wembley. At time, Wigan Athletic were still in Premier League albeit facing a relegation battle and were up against reigning champions of England - Manchester City. final produced arguably one of biggest upsets in FA Cup history with Manchester City and ir array of superstars misfiring on a day that evoked glorious emotions of joy among Latics. 

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FA Cup 2012-13: Road to FA Cup 2013 final for Manchester City

Under n Manchester City manr, Roberto Mancini, cash-rich English giants breezed past ir FA Cup opponents from Round 3 onwards until semi-final against Chelsea. Blues were only side to score against Manchester City in competition until that game but Mancini's men were too good for west London outfit and progressed to final with a 2-1 win with goals from Samir Nasri and Sergio Aguero. Manchester City made it to FA Cup 2013 final and were favourites to lift cup against minws Wigan Athletic.

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FA Cup 2012-13: Road to FA Cup 2013 final for Wigan Athletic

Under guidance of Roberto Martinez, Wigan Athletic made it to semi-finals by eliminating Huddersfield Town and Everton respectively in Round 5 and 6. Latics overcame Milwall in semi-final to set up an FA Cup final date with Manchester City on May 11, 2013. iconic Wembley stadium was set to witness ar classic and Wigan were doubt underdogs in final.

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FA Cup 2013 final: Wigan Athletic vs Manchester City 

In a game where resulted mattered more than a commanding performance, two Robertos led ir teams out at Wembley. Although Mancini was feeling pinch of expectations at Man City, favourites to lift trophy never really mand to get a foothold in game and were in fact outplayed by Wigan Athletic. FA Cup 2013 final was in balance until last minute of rmal time. Ben Watson's injury-time header sent Wigan fans in stadium into ecstasy and Man City were staring down barrel of a shock loss in a prestigious competition. game ended 1-0 to cap off a dramatic upset and a special night for Wigan fans. 

Man City vs Wigan 2013 FA Cup final: Highlights

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Although 1-0 win was eugh for Wigan to win FA Cup, re was heartbreak that followed in Premier League. Martinez' side were thrashed 4-1 by Arsenal and relegated from English top tier. Wigan became first club to experience  bittersweet feeling of winning FA Cup and getting relegated in same season.