FA Cup: Manchester City vs Manchester United Live
Preview: Manchester City vs Manchester United
Wembley Stadium on Saturday at 2:00pm, will give us Manchester City vs Manchester United, the 143rd FA Cup final, replicating last year’s intense final. Manchester City aims to defend the historic trophy and claim it for the eighth time, while Manchester United seeks revenge and hopes to secure their 13th victory in this prestigious competition.
City shockingly scored within 13 seconds of the match last year, with Pep Guardiola’s team going on to win the second trophy of their treble. They have won six out of the last seven Manchester derbies, making them strong contenders for making history. Man City could become the first English team to win consecutive league and cup doubles, following their recent Premier League victory. With an impressive unbeaten streak of 36 games since mid-December, Man City are the favorites to win their eighth FA Cup title.
Erik ten Hag is facing significant pressure following Manchester United’s disappointing eighth-place finish in the Premier League, their worst performance since the 1989/90 season when they won the FA Cup. Despite their historical success in the competition, United has struggled in recent years, winning the FA Cup only once since 2004. Their poor record in finals against other top teams, including four losses in the last five, indicates a concerning trend of conceding three goals in both quarter and semi-finals, suggesting a tough challenge ahead against their rivals.
Head-to-head
Manchester City easily defeated their city rivals in the current Premier League season, with two wins. The team comes into this match having won six out of their last seven games against Manchester United.
Prediction
Man United has gained confidence from winning two consecutive league matches, and they are motivated to defeat their local rivals and secure a spot in Europe. However, it is difficult to bet against the dominant force that is Man City. Recent performances against top teams like Spurs have shown that Man City can win even without playing their best. Guardiola’s team is in top form and is expected to outperform their opponents, making them the favorites to retain the FA Cup.
