FA Cup 2023-24: Final, MCI vs MUN Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Match Preview:

Manchester City, after becoming the champions of the English Premier League last week, have been in a light mood. The Sky Blues made a unique record by winning their recent league as they made it four consecutive times winning the title and becoming the first team to achieve the record. Pep Guardiola's side, under him for seven years, has won the trophy six times, showing their dominance in England over recent years. 

On the other hand, their city rivals Manchester United     have had a horrifying season, as they finished 8th in the league table. They lost 14 games in the season, the most by the team in history. The Red Devils also had the worst UEFA Champions League after finishing bottom of the group stage and failing to qualify for the knockout stages. The club have the most injuries with the been 45 in the season. 

On Saturday, both teams will be up against each other for one final time in the current season. Both have qualified for the final of the FA Cup. It will be a game of huge importance for the sides as one has a chance of double in the season and the other has the slightest chance of qualifying for the UEFA Europa League next season.

MCI vs MUN Match Details:

Injury and Suspension Concern 

Manchester City

Ederson 

Manchester United 

Mason Mount (doubtful), Harry Maguire, Tyrell Malacia, Victor Lindelof, Anthony Martial (doubtful), Luke Shaw

MCI vs MUN Probable Playing XI 

Manchester City:

Stefan Ortega, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish, Erling Haaland, Phil Foden

Manchester United:

Andre Onana, Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martinez, Jonny Evans, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund

Today's Match Prediction: Manchester City to win the match

The competition will be an intense one for both sides as they have two different things to achieve. However, ten Hag if he wants to stay at Old Trafford needs to win the silverware on the weekend to at least have some hope of staying with the club next season. Otherwise, as things stand the Dutch manager is under immense pressure and might be sacked as well, the management is already looking for some replacement as well. 

City has nothing to lose, as they would like to finish the campaign high on confidence and add another trophy to their cabinet. Phil Foden will look to add more goals to his tally as the English winger won the Premier League Player of the Season award recently for his exceptional performance in the league.