Ten Hag opted for a front-three of Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho for the all-Manchester FA Cup final at Wembley.
Pep Guardiola’s side, chasing a historic treble, made a stunning start as Ilkay Gundogan volleyed home the fastest goal in an FA Cup final after just 13 seconds.
Going behind so early could have rattled United – who were looking for their second trophy of the season – but they responded well and equalised before half-time through Bruno Fernandes’ penalty.
But Gundogan scored again after the break and Manchester United were unable to find another equaliser, despite an impressive cameo from Argentine winger Garnacho, who replaced Christian Eriksen on the hour mark.
‘I thought Manchester City were just very efficient,’ Wright told ITV Football after City won a seventh FA Cup trophy.
‘I thought we would see more from Manchester United. They improved after Garnacho came on and he definitely should have started the game for me. He proved he had a little bit more thrust about him.
‘Other than that, Manchester City were in total control really. It was quite tepid from United in the end.’
City’s win ensures they remain on course for a historic treble, which would match Manchester United’s effort in 1998-99. They face Inter Milan in next weekend’s Champions League final.
Manchester City star Jack Grealish said: ‘This is unbelievable. It’s stuff you dream of when you’re a little kid. I was desperate to win one at Aston Villa and now I’ve done it.
‘The best thing about this team is we have a mix of everything. Everyone is confident, we’ve got older more experienced lads and the younger lads are learning too.
‘We’ll have a good night tonight and then straight back at it on Sunday and Monday for a big game next week.’
Manchester United captain Fernandes, meanwhile, said: ‘Everyone is down and it’s really difficult. 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.’
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