Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City will be looking to pick up their second trophy of the season when they face Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United in the FA Cup final.
City come into the game off the back of a 1-0 defeat by Brentford in the final game of the Premier League season.
Guardiola’s side defeated Sheffield United 3-0 in the FA Cup semi-final, with Riyad Mahrez netting a hat-trick.
As for the Red Devils, the club defeated Fulham 2-1 in their last game, with Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford scoring for Ten Hag’s side. They defeated Brighton and Hove Albion on penalties in the other FA Cup semi-final.
Mail Sport breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United.
Manchester United come into the game off the back of a 2-1 win against Fulham last weekend
Manchester City suffered a defeat in their final league game of the season, losing 1-0 to Brentford
When is Manchester City vs Manchester United?
This year’s FA Cup final between Manchester City and United will take place on Saturday, June 3, with kick-off at 3pm.
The final between the two teams is set to be played at Wembley Stadium.
Manchester City fans may be confident heading into the game. The side have won three of the last five meetings with United. Ten Hag’s side won the last encounter back in January, With Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford scoring in a 2-1 win.
Erling Haaland is Manchester City’s top scorer this season, with 52 goals in all competitions. The forward has scored one goal in his last five games.
Marcus Rashford is United’s top scorer this season, with 30 goals in all competitions. The Englishman has scored one goal in his last five games.
Erling Haaland (left) and Marcus Rashford (right) are set to go head-to-head this weekend
How to watch
The final between the two sides is set to be shown live on BBC One and ITV 1.
Highlights of the final will be uploaded to the official BBC Sport and ITV Sport YouTube channels after the game.
Mail Sport will also be providing live coverage of Manchester City vs Manchester United so you can keep up-to-date with all the latest developments here.
Saturday’s final between Manchester City and United is set to be played at Wembley Stadium
Team news
Guardiola could be without four key players ahead of Saturday’s final with their neighbours.
Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish are all doubtful for Saturday’s clash.
The Spaniard will not want to take any risks, with the club having one eye on the Champions League final against Inter Milan.
As for United, the club have been dealt a major blow ahead of the final after Anthony Martial was ruled out of the Wembley clash due to a hamstring injury.
Martial suffered a muscle tear in Sunday’s final Premier League game against Fulham.
With Martial out, Alejandro Garnacho is in line to retain his place in the starting eleven.
Marcus Rashford is set to lead the line for the Red Devils this weekend as he looks to add to his 30 goals this season.
Predicted Manchester City XI (3-2-4-1): Ederson; Walker, Laporte, Ake; Stones, Rodri; Mahrez, Alvarez, Gundogan, Silva; Haaland
Predicted Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Varane, Shaw; Casemiro, Eriksen, Sancho, Fernandes, Garnacho; Rashford
Jack Grealish is one of four Manchester City players who could miss the FA Cup final on Saturday
Anthony Martial was ruled out of the Wembley clash with City due to a hamstring injury
What’s been said?
Speaking after the defeat to Brentford, Guardiola was asked to give an update on the fitness of Dias, Akanji, De Bruyne and Grealish.
‘I don’t know. Wednesday they will train, or recovery session tomorrow. Hopefully, right now I don’t know,’ the Spaniard said.
‘The guys who are in Manchester, Ruben didn’t train for ten days, Jack Grealish neither. After Brighton Kevin felt the same feelings as before weeks ago. They couldn’t play a few games. Not a big issue. I think they will be ready. They have to be ready in the training sessions. That’s why today was so important to see these players how they are. Phil [Foden] is in incredible form, Riyad [Mahrez] play really well, Cole [Palmer] so active in many things.
‘We have to play who feels better in the final. That’s why it was good today to play with these guys and rest the other ones. hopefully other players can recover.’
Following the game against Brentford, Guardiola gave an update on the fitness of Dias, Akanji, De Bruyne and Grealish
Ten Hag said that his players need to give everything to beat Manchester City this weekend
Following United’s win against Fulham at the weekend, Ten Hag thanked the fans and the players for their efforts this season, but reminded them that they still have to remain focused on the FA Cup.
‘First of all, I want to say thank you to our players,’ Ten Hag said.
‘I think they played a brilliant season. Thank you to the staff and I also want to thank you all. Thank you for your contribution, backing us and the support.
‘It was great, so thank you. But when I say these words, there’s still one game to go and I’m sure these players will give everything to beat Manchester City next week. I’m sure we have a really good chance to take the cup back to Old Trafford.’
Odds
Manchester City to win – 4/9
Manchester United to win – 5/1
Man City one or more goal in each half; Man City three or more corners in each half and Man Utd to have one or more cards in each half – 11/1
All odds via Paddy Power and correct at the time of publication.
Manchester City will be looking to pick up their second trophy this weekend against United
Prediction
Guardiola’s men will be looking to secure their second trophy of the season this weekend.
Should Dias, Akanji, De Bruyne and Grealish all miss the game, Guardiola still has capable players of getting the job done.
After their success in the Carabao Cup, United will be looking to pick up another piece of silverware at Wembley this season.
If Rashford is leading the line from the off, the forward has the ability to cause City’s defence a lot of problems.
Prediction: 3-2 Manchester City
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