The stage is all set for the prestigious FA Cup final on Saturday, June 3, featuring a historic Manchester showdown as local rivals vie for the coveted trophy.
The upcoming Emirates FA Cup Final (10 AM EST, ESPN +) will be the first Manchester Derby in the competition’s history.
Manchester City ran riot over Sheffield United from the second tier in their semifinal match, while Manchester United experienced a nail-biting penalty shootout to defeat Brighton & Hove Albion.
Manchester Derby in the FA Cup Final
Pep Guardiola‘s team has maintained an impenetrable defense, not yielding a single goal in the FA Cup. The Cityzens aim for their first FA Cup title since 2019 and their second major trophy this season.
Winning the elusive Champions League title on June 10 would make City the second team to secure the legendary treble after Manchester United’s memorable 1998-99 campaign.
Manchester City fans plan to do the Poznan as the teams come out for tomorrow’s FA Cup Final at Wembley, just like they did in 2011 against United.
Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag‘s side are in good form, having secured a Champions League spot for next season.
This FA Cup final is the Red Devils’ first one since they lost to Chelsea in 2018. They will aim to reclaim the trophy, their first since their successful campaign in 2016.
