Manchester City are gunning to hold onto the FA Cup, while it looks like Erik ten Hag is on his way out at Manchester United after Saturday.
The Premier League is done for the season, Euro 2024 is creeping up, and now it’s time for the FA Cup final to close out the English domestic season.
City and United will go head-to-head at Wembley Stadium, where City historically came out on top in their last face-off.
There’s no talk of a treble for City this time around, but they did secure their fourth consecutive Premier League title and are eyeing another double.
Guardiola is hyped about the game, saying his team is focused and ready to give it their all on the final game of the season.
Erik ten Hag is facing what could be his last game in charge at United, with rumors swirling that he’s on his way out regardless of the FA Cup final result.
Opta’s stats paint City as the favorites to win, with United lagging behind, and a chance of the game going to penalties.
City is on a 35-game unbeaten streak, showing their dominance in English football. They also dominated their league meetings with United this season.
United’s defense is struggling, with subpar stats compared to City. They haven’t won an FA Cup in their last five appearances, while City is aiming for their eighth win.
History shows that City has the upper hand in this matchup, having won most of their recent games against United. They could be looking at making FA Cup history with a back-to-back win.
Guardiola’s team has an impressive record in the FA Cup, winning their last 11 matches. They have a shot at securing another league and cup double.
Players like Foden and Haaland will be key for City, especially with Haaland’s goal-scoring prowess, while Fernandes and Rashford will be crucial for United in the final.
The stage is set for an exciting FA Cup final showdown between Manchester City and Manchester United, where history could be made once again.
