It will be a Manchester derby in the FA Cup final, as City looks to complete a double and United looks to salvage another disappointing season.
It is a rematch of last season’s FA Cup final, which City won en route to clinching a treble.
City clinched the Premier League title yet again last weekend, while United only managed an eight-place finish.
United will need to win the match to qualify for the Europa League next season, or else there will be no European soccer at Old Trafford in 2024-25.
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United will go into Saturday’s match at Wembley as major underdogs, and also with the knowledge it appears likely to be Erik ten Hag’s last game in charge — regardless of the result.
The Guardian reported on Friday that the Dutch manager will be sacked following the game, after two underwhelming years at the helm.
City will enter the match with a mostly clean bill of health, though Stefan Ortega is set to start at goalkeeper with Ederson injured. United will be missing Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire while Mason Mount, Victor Lindelöf and Anthony Martial will be late calls.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.
Manchester City vs. Manchester United (FA Cup final)
- When: Saturday, May 25
- Where: Wembley Stadium (London)
- Time: 10 a.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: ESPN+ (WATCH NOW)
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