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Two ex-Manchester United and Man City players make clear who they're backing in FA Cup final

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Both Peter Schmeichel and Andrew Cole believe Manchester United are capable of upsetting the odds and beating Manchester City to win the FA Cup.

A Manchester derby takes place at Wembley this afternoon as United take on City. There are local bragging rights, the prospect of silverware and the potential to add further glory to both these teams' seasons.

United have already won the Carabao Cup and can lift silverware at Wembley for the second time this season if they emerge victorious.

Pep Guardiola's side are seeking to complete the Treble and match United's 1999 achievement, having already won the Premier League and also in the final of the Champions League against Inter Milan. READ MORE: The story of Ten Hag and Guardiola's two years together at Bayern Munich ahead of United vs City Schmeichel and Cole were part of United's 1999 Treble-winning side and both had lengthy glittering spells at Old Trafford.

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