Manchester City (MCI), 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 (MUN) 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:
Match
Manchester City vs Manchester United, Final, FA Cup 2023-24
Venue
Wembley Stadium, England
Date & Time
May 25, Saturday, 3:00 PM England (7:30 PM IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details
Sony Liv, Sony Sports Network, TNT Sports
MCI vs MUN Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches
10
Manchester City wins
4
Manchester United wins
6
Draws
0
Injury and Suspension Concern
Manchester City
Ederson is ruled out
Manchester United
Mason Mount (doubtful), Harry Maguire, Tyrell Malacia, Victor Lindelof, Anthony Martial (doubtful), Luke Shaw
Probable Playing XI
Manchester City (MCI): Stefan Ortega, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish, Erling Haaland, Phil Foden
Manchester United (MUN): 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
May 25, 2024 21:35 IST
Stat of the Day! (MNC 1 - MNU 2)
Rodri's undefeated streak of 74 games comes to an end and it is the other team from Manchester that beats him on the biggest stages of them all!
May 25, 2024 21:27 IST
UNITED WIN!- Full-time (MNC 1 - MNU 2)
Manchester City have failed to retain their FA Cup title as a tactical masterclass from Erik Ten Hag gets them the trophy today at the Wembley stadium.
May 25, 2024 21:21 IST
Double Change for Manchester United - 93rd Minute (MNC 1 - MNU 2)
Manchester United have brought fresh legs for the final minutes of the game as Victor Lindelof and Mason Mount come on for Alejandro Garnacho and Scott Mctominay respectively.
May 25, 2024 21:19 IST
Stoppage time - 90th Minute (MNC 1 - MNU 2)
There are seven minutes of stoppage time to come and the tension is rising in both the dugouts.
May 25, 2024 21:16 IST
Doku gets one back! - 87th Minute (MNC 1 - MNU 2)
Andre Onana gets caught out as a strike from Doku just outside the box finds the back of the net and there is still hope in this game for the defending champions.
May 25, 2024 21:12 IST
Do or Die for City! - 85th Minute (MNC 0 - MNU 2)
Manchester United have been brilliant in all departments today but Manchester City are known to make late comebacks. The defending champions need a goal now or it's going to be too late for them.
May 25, 2024 21:07 IST
City not taking their chances! - 80th Minute (MNC 0 - MNU 2)
Manchester City look clueless and the luck is certainly not on their side right now as only 20 minutes or so remain in this FA Cup final.
May 25, 2024 21:02 IST
First Substitutions for Manchester United - 74th Minute (MNC 0 - MNU 2)
Lisandro Martinez gets a niggle and veteran Jonny Evans comes on in place for him. Marcus Rashford departs as well and is replaced by youngster Rasmus Hojlund.
May 25, 2024 20:54 IST
Alvarez misses! - 65th Minute (MNC 0 - MNU 2)
Julian Alvarez had the best chance to get his side back into the game as a brilliant ball from Foden sees the latter one on one against Onana but his shot is just wide off the post.
May 25, 2024 20:51 IST
City need a goal! - 64th Minute (MNC 0 - MNU 2)
Manchester City need a goal and they need it fast to have any hope of retaining their FA Cup crown today at the Wembley stadium.
May 25, 2024 20:48 IST
Kyle Walker denied! - 60th Minute (MNC 0 - MNU 2)
The game has become more open ended as both teams are looking cautious. Manchester City skipper shoots from miles out and the shot is on target but Onana makes a great save to deny him a goal.
May 25, 2024 20:46 IST
Another change for Manchester City- 57th Minute (MNC 0 - MNU 2)
In a surprising turn of events, Pep Guardiola has removed his playmaker Kevin de Bruyne and has brought on Julian Alvarez.
Manchester City have gotten the control back and Doku's attack from the left is causing chaos. Doku found Haaland in a perfect position but the striker's shot only hits the crossbar.
May 25, 2024 20:40 IST
United keep control - 52nd Minute (MNC 0 - MNU 2)
Manchester United have been excellent in the first five minutes as they have kept control of the ball despite the high press of Manchester City.
May 25, 2024 20:36 IST
Double substitution for Manchester City - 45th Minute (MNC 0 - MNU 2)
As expected, Pep Guardiola has made a change in the hope of a comeback in the second half. Manuel Akanji comes on for Nathan Ake at the start of the second half. Jeremy Doku also comes in place of Matteo Kovacic to give some attacking threat.
May 25, 2024 20:34 IST
Second Half begins! - 45th Minute (MNC 0 - MNU 2)
Manchester City need a goal and they need it fast to stand any chance of winning the FA Cup today at Wembley stadium.
May 25, 2024 20:18 IST
HALF-TIME - 45th Minute (MNC 0 - MNU 2)
Manchester City have no clue what has hit them in the first half and the Red Devils have capitalised on the poor defensive display of the defending champions. Pep Guardiola needed this break to make some changes in the team
Another ball to Garnacho causes havoc in the city half and his pass to Fernandes leaves Mainoo open and the Portuguese midfielder spots him. The youngster makes sure to finish it off and give a 2-0 lead to the Red devils!
May 25, 2024 20:10 IST
Goal but ruled out! - 39th Minute (MNC 0 - MNU 1)
An excellent pass towards Garnacho puts him through and the winger in turn passes it to Rashford who scores an easy tap-in but the goal is ruled out because of the Argentin being offside.
May 25, 2024 20:06 IST
City looking to equalise - 36th Minute (MNC 0 - MNU 1)
Manchester City have been in this situation before and would be looking to equalise before the end of the first half at the Wembley stadium.
May 25, 2024 20:03 IST
Garnacho scores! - 30th Minute (MNC 0 - MNU 1)
A brilliant ball from Dalot causes chaos inside the Manchester City half and Gvardiol's wayward header allows Garnacho a free shot at goal and he scores an easy tap-in to give the lead to the Red Devils
May 25, 2024 20:00 IST
Cautious Approach! - 29th Minute (MNC 0 - MNU 0)
Both the teams are being cautious and are trying to create some opportunities without getting attacked on the counter,
May 25, 2024 19:53 IST
United attack! - 20th Minute (MNC 0 - MNU 0)
Manchester United's high press created all sorts of chaos inside the Manchester City penalty box but the defending champions do well to get the ball away.
The battle between Marcus Rashford and Kyle Walker has been an interesting one to watch with the latter using his pace to outrun the winger twice so far.
May 25, 2024 19:37 IST
Possession for the defending champions! - 6th Minute (MNC 0 - MNU 0)
Manchester City have got more of the possession and their neighbours are happy to sit back and hit on the counter attack. It is surely an interesting passage of play right now.
May 25, 2024 19:34 IST
Both teams attack! - 3rd Minute (MNC 0 - MNU 0)
Both teams have been on the attack after getting the early possession and are looking to assert their dominance with an early goal in this final
May 25, 2024 19:31 IST
Kick-off! (MNC 0 - MNU 0)
The 2023/24 FA Cup final is now underaway as Manchester City look to do a repeat of last year's final and clinch yet another trophy against their mighty neighbours, Manchester United. Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United are looking for revenge and are confident of lifting the trophy later today.
May 25, 2024 19:12 IST
Line-ups are OUT!!! (MCI 0 - MUN 0)
The FA Cup final gets underaway in just 20 minutes from now and both teams have named their playing XI for this fixture. So let's take a look at the line-ups for the two Manchester clubs.
Manchester City: Ortega Moreno, Walker, Stones, Ake, Gvardiol, Rodrigo, Kovacic, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Foden, Haaland
Substitutes: Carson, Dias, Grealish, Doku, Alvarez, Akanji, Nunes, Bobb, Lewis
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Manchester City vs Manchester United Live Updates: Commentary, Injuries, Score, News, and More
Taking look at the proceedings of the 2023/24 FA Cup final at the Wembley Stadium in London between Manchester City and Manchester United.
Match Preview:
Manchester City (MCI), 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 (MUN) 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:
MCI vs MUN Head-to-Head Record
Injury and Suspension Concern
Manchester City
Ederson is ruled out
Manchester United
Mason Mount (doubtful), Harry Maguire, Tyrell Malacia, Victor Lindelof, Anthony Martial (doubtful), Luke Shaw
Probable Playing XI
Manchester City (MCI): Stefan Ortega, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish, Erling Haaland, Phil Foden
Manchester United (MUN): 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
Rodri's undefeated streak of 74 games comes to an end and it is the other team from Manchester that beats him on the biggest stages of them all!
Manchester City have failed to retain their FA Cup title as a tactical masterclass from Erik Ten Hag gets them the trophy today at the Wembley stadium.
Manchester United have brought fresh legs for the final minutes of the game as Victor Lindelof and Mason Mount come on for Alejandro Garnacho and Scott Mctominay respectively.
There are seven minutes of stoppage time to come and the tension is rising in both the dugouts.
Andre Onana gets caught out as a strike from Doku just outside the box finds the back of the net and there is still hope in this game for the defending champions.
Manchester United have been brilliant in all departments today but Manchester City are known to make late comebacks. The defending champions need a goal now or it's going to be too late for them.
Manchester City look clueless and the luck is certainly not on their side right now as only 20 minutes or so remain in this FA Cup final.
Lisandro Martinez gets a niggle and veteran Jonny Evans comes on in place for him. Marcus Rashford departs as well and is replaced by youngster Rasmus Hojlund.
Julian Alvarez had the best chance to get his side back into the game as a brilliant ball from Foden sees the latter one on one against Onana but his shot is just wide off the post.
Manchester City need a goal and they need it fast to have any hope of retaining their FA Cup crown today at the Wembley stadium.
The game has become more open ended as both teams are looking cautious. Manchester City skipper shoots from miles out and the shot is on target but Onana makes a great save to deny him a goal.
In a surprising turn of events, Pep Guardiola has removed his playmaker Kevin de Bruyne and has brought on Julian Alvarez.
Manchester City have gotten the control back and Doku's attack from the left is causing chaos. Doku found Haaland in a perfect position but the striker's shot only hits the crossbar.
Manchester United have been excellent in the first five minutes as they have kept control of the ball despite the high press of Manchester City.
As expected, Pep Guardiola has made a change in the hope of a comeback in the second half. Manuel Akanji comes on for Nathan Ake at the start of the second half. Jeremy Doku also comes in place of Matteo Kovacic to give some attacking threat.
Manchester City need a goal and they need it fast to stand any chance of winning the FA Cup today at Wembley stadium.
Manchester City have no clue what has hit them in the first half and the Red Devils have capitalised on the poor defensive display of the defending champions. Pep Guardiola needed this break to make some changes in the team
Another ball to Garnacho causes havoc in the city half and his pass to Fernandes leaves Mainoo open and the Portuguese midfielder spots him. The youngster makes sure to finish it off and give a 2-0 lead to the Red devils!
An excellent pass towards Garnacho puts him through and the winger in turn passes it to Rashford who scores an easy tap-in but the goal is ruled out because of the Argentin being offside.
Manchester City have been in this situation before and would be looking to equalise before the end of the first half at the Wembley stadium.
A brilliant ball from Dalot causes chaos inside the Manchester City half and Gvardiol's wayward header allows Garnacho a free shot at goal and he scores an easy tap-in to give the lead to the Red Devils
Both the teams are being cautious and are trying to create some opportunities without getting attacked on the counter,
Manchester United's high press created all sorts of chaos inside the Manchester City penalty box but the defending champions do well to get the ball away.
The battle between Marcus Rashford and Kyle Walker has been an interesting one to watch with the latter using his pace to outrun the winger twice so far.
Manchester City have got more of the possession and their neighbours are happy to sit back and hit on the counter attack. It is surely an interesting passage of play right now.
Both teams have been on the attack after getting the early possession and are looking to assert their dominance with an early goal in this final
The 2023/24 FA Cup final is now underaway as Manchester City look to do a repeat of last year's final and clinch yet another trophy against their mighty neighbours, Manchester United. Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United are looking for revenge and are confident of lifting the trophy later today.
The FA Cup final gets underaway in just 20 minutes from now and both teams have named their playing XI for this fixture. So let's take a look at the line-ups for the two Manchester clubs.
Manchester City: Ortega Moreno, Walker, Stones, Ake, Gvardiol, Rodrigo, Kovacic, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Foden, Haaland
Substitutes: Carson, Dias, Grealish, Doku, Alvarez, Akanji, Nunes, Bobb, Lewis
Manchester United: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Dalot, Mainoo, Amrabat, McTominay, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford
Substitutes: Bayindir, Evans, Kambwala, Lindelof, Eriksen, Mount, Amad, Antony, Hojlund