Man City vs Manchester United: FA Cup Final Prediction, Kick-Off Time, TV, Live Stream, Team News, Latest Odds
The first all-Manchester FA Cup final takes place at Wembley Stadium this afternoon.
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City will be looking to complete the second part of the treble, while Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United can secure a domestic cup double with a win.
City have already won the Premier League and meet Inter Milan in the Champions League final on June 10. United won the Carabao Cup in February.
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Around 90,000 spectators are expected at Wembley Stadium, although further national train strikes are causing travel chaos for Manchester fans.
Here’s everything you need to know…
Date, kick-off time and venue
The FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United is scheduled to kick off at 15:00 BST today, Saturday 3 June 2023.
The game will take place at Wembley Stadium.
The FA Cup Trophy.
/ The FA via Getty ImagesWhere to watch the FA Cup Final?
TV Channels: In the UK, the game will be broadcast live for free on BBC One and ITV 1.
Live Stream: UK viewers can watch the show online for free via BBC iPlayer and ITV X, available through their websites or app.
Live Blog: You can follow all of the matchday action via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Dom Smith at Wembley Stadium.
FA Cup Final team news
City quartet Kevin de Bruyne, Jack Grealish, Ruben Dias and Manuel Akanji are all ready to play and missed last weekend’s defeat at Brentford.
Guardiola has confirmed backup goalkeeper Stefan Ortega will play, saying: “It’s always been the same in the cups, even at Barcelona and Munich, so he’ll play in the FA Cup.”
Stefan Ortega will play the final
/ Action pics via ReutersUnited winger Antony is believed to lose his fitness battle. Ten Hag said on Friday it was “unlikely” Antony would play after being carried away on a stretcher against Chelsea last week
In defence, Raphael Varane will work with either Harry Maguire or Victor Lindelof. Luke Shaw is expected to be fit despite missing out on the recent 2-1 win over Fulham. Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot are options at right-back.
Predicting the FA Cup Final
There is no team more likely to beat Manchester City in the FA Cup and deny them that famous treble than Manchester United (well, maybe away at Tottenham) but I can’t imagine it being this time works.
A much changed side lost to Brentford last time out but City generally trump when needed and their dominance across the pitch will shine through. Also Erling Haaland.
City wins 3-1.
Erling Haaland wants to cap his impressive debut season with Man City by winning the treble
Head to head history (h2h) and results
Man City wins: 58
Draws: 53
Man United wins: 78
United won the last game 2-1 at Old Trafford, but City won the previous three games by an aggregate score of 12-4. United have won five of their last six FA Cup games against City.
FA Cup Final Odds
Man City lift the trophy: 1/4
Man United lift the trophy: 3/1
Haaland scores two or more goals: 9/4
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
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