The FA Cup final is set and Manchester City will once again meet their neighbours Manchester United at Wembley.
Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions for an unprecedented fourth campaign in a row on Sunday as they eased past West Ham 3-1 on the final day of the season.
Now Pep Guardiola’s side has the chance to win yet another domestic double when they face Manchester United at Wembley.
Erik ten Hag’s side nearly didn’t make it as they sacrificed a 3-0 lead over Championship side Coventry City in the semi-final but managed to scrape through on penalties.
City will certainly be the favourites for the match and here is everything you need to know.
When is the FA Cup final 2024?
The FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
It could be the last time the FA Cup final is held on the traditional weekend as it was announced it will take place on the penultimate weekend of the campaign from next season onwards.
What time does the FA Cup final kick-off?
The FA Cup final will kick off at the traditional time of 3:00 pm at Wembley Stadium.
How to watch the FA Cup final
TV channel UK
The final will be shown live in the United Kingdom on multiple channels: BBC One, ITV1, UTV and STV.
Though every channel is free to air, you will need a TV License to be able to watch them legally on a TV, computer or tablet. A TV Licence costs £169.50 per year
FA Cup final live stream
The FA Cup final will also be live-streamed in the UK on the BBC’s and ITV’s streaming services, BBC iPlayer and ITV X
An account is needed to utilise each service so ensure you have one set up well ahead of kick-off.
FA Cup final highlights
Highlights of the game will be available on the official FA Cup YouTube channel.
Tickets
Tickets for the FA Cup final are not yet available but when they are they can be purchased from the club on the following link.
Man City vs Manchester United team news
Manchester City will be without goalkeeper Ederson for the game after he suffered a fractured eye socket in the victory over Tottenham.
However, the Brazilian almost certainly wouldn’t have started anyway as Stefan Ortega tends to start in the cups.
That’s City’s only concern whereas United still have multiple concerns.
Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia will miss the match while Mason Mount, Victor Lindelof and Anthony Martial could be involved after training this week.
Erik ten Hag said in his pre-match press conference: “Harry Maguire is unavailable but the rest, all the players you mentioned [Lindelof, Mount and Martial], they are – I think – available.”
“We have, tomorrow, final training and then we have final decisions. But, as I oversee it now, it looks good.”
FA Cup final referee and officials
- Referee – Andrew Madley
- Assistant Referees – Harry Lennard & Nick Hopton
- Fourth Official – Simon Hooper
- Reserve Assistant Referee – Tim Wood
- Video Assistant Referee – Michael Oliver
- Support VAR – Peter Bankes
- Assistant VAR – Stuart Burt
Man City road to Wembley
Manchester City are fighting to win just their third FA Cup under Guardiola’s stewardship and their seventh in history. Here is how they got back to Wembley for this year’s final.
January 7th, 2024: Manchester City 5-0 Huddersfield Town
City began their road to Wembley in the 3rd round and easily swept aside second-division opponents Huddersfield Town.
Phil Foden grabbed a brace while there were also goals for Julian Alvarez and Jeremy Doku. Ben Jackson also scored an own goal.
January 26, 2024: Tottenham 0-1 Manchester City
The Blues travelled to Tottenham in the next round, a ground they have struggled at in the past. They are yet to win there in the Premier League but emerged victorious in the cup.
Nathan Ake grabbed the game’s decisive goal in the 88th minute.
February 27, 2024: Luton Town 2-6 Manchester City
The Premier League opposition started coming thick and fast but City had little trouble in getting past Luton Town.
Erling Haaland scored the first in the third minute and went on to score another four before Mateo Kovacic grabbed the sixth.
March 16, 2024: Manchester City 2-0 Newcastle United
Newcastle United knocked City out of the Carabao Cup earlier in the season but City ensured lightning didn’t strike twice.
Bernardo Silva struck twice in the opening half hour to secure the win and another trip to Wembley.
April 21, 2024: Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea
City recovered from their Champions League heartbreak just a few days earlier by edging past Chelsea in the Wembley semi-final.
It was a tough match but Bernardo once again struck the winning goal to send City to the final.
What happened in last year’s FA Cup final?
This year’s FA Cup final is a repeat of last year’s final which City won 2-1 on their way to a historic treble triumph.
Ilkay Gundogan scored the opener after just 12 seconds before United levelled through a Bruno Fernandes penalty.
But former captain Gundogan scored again to ensure the trophy came home to the blue half of Manchester.
Will the same thing happen this year?
