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Bruno: We earned the right to go up the Wembley stairs

Fernandes and co proudly hoisted aloft the prestigious trophy while overlooking the national arena, following a thrilling 2-1 victory over crosstown rivals Manchester City.

The scoreline is a reverse of last season’s corresponding fixture, when the Reds were beaten by the odd goal in three and, speaking to BBC Sport after the game, Bruno expressed his satisfaction at ending what has been a “difficult” campaign on a positive note, by avenging that defeat.

“It’s a long season, it was difficult,” Fernandes said, after the final whistle.

“It was our last chance to get something positive from the season.