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Hit: Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur)
If there was one player who didn't deserve to be on the losing side, it was Hugo Lloris. The Spurs custodian kept his team in the match till the very end with some crucial saves early on and was arguably their Man of the Match.
The World Cup-winning Frenchman will particularly garner acclaim for his stupendous saves to deny Sterling and Cancelo in the opening stanza, showing excellent reflexes and strong hands to deny the duo.
It needed a set-piece for Manchester City to eventually beat the inspired Lloris.
Flop: Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)
In all fairness, Harry Kane was hopelessly isolated for much of the game, as Manchester City dominated possession and controlled much of their territory too.
Yet in the final, Spurs would've loved to see more from their striker, who cut an anonymous figure for most of the game, much to their disappointment.
Kane's future has been called into question several times this season. He has been linked with a move to Manchester City, as Sergio Aguero is all set to leave in the summer.
Given the gulf in class between the two teams on the night, Kane will be hard-pressed about choosing to remain at Spurs or seek a move to a title-winning team like Manchester City.
Hit: Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
Raheem Sterling or Riyad Mahrez, who won the man of the match award, could have been mentioned here. But one man who truly deserves all the plaudits is Pep Guardiola, who lifted the 25th title of his stellar managerial career.
After overseeing a disappointing, trophyless campaign in his first season at the club, Guardiola has transformed Manchester City into a title-winning juggernaut, exhibiting his tactical masterclass with every silverware.
Guardiola's rivalry with Jurgen Klopp may arguably be the best managerial duel of the day. But the former's consistency in winning trophies sets him apart from any head coach.
