Manchester City and Manchester United will both be hoping they can emerge victorious against their bitter rivals and lift the FA Cup at Wembley on Saturday.
The two sides will meet in the FA Cup final for the first time. For Pep Guardiola’s side, victory this weekend would put City a step closer to emulating United’s 1999 treble feat, while Erik ten Hag will want to end his first season with a cup double and Champions League football secured.
City booked their place in the final with a comfortable 3-0 win over Championship side Sheffield United. A day later, United had the more arduous task of overcoming a high-flying Brighton side on penalties, with the game still stuck at 0-0 after extra time. READ: Why Man City rejected Barcelona transfer interest in Joao Cancelo READ: Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag holds calls with striker Rasmus Hojlund In their previous meetings this season, City sent an early message to their rivals with a rampant 6-3 win, courtesy of a hat-trick each for Erling Haaland and Phil Foden.
However, United responded with a 2-1 comeback win at Old Trafford in January. Ahead of the hotly-anticipated FA Cup final, MEN Sport asked an AI engine how the contest will play out at Wembley.