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

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.

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Schmeichel and Cole were part of United's 1999 Treble-winning side and both had lengthy glittering spells at Old Trafford. However, both players did each spend a season at City towards the conclusion of their playing careers with Schmeichel wearing blue for the 2002/03 season before he retired and Cole playing for the club during the 2005/06 season.

But it appears there will be no split loyalties for either former player, with Schmeichel making it clear he will be supporting United in the final at Wembley. Though he admits City are ahead of United right now, he believes Erik ten Hag's side have a great chance to show what they can do against one of the world's best teams right now.

Asked by Gary Lineker if he will have split loyalites, Schmeichel told Match of the Day: "Absolutely not! My loyalties are very, very clear.

"Being Manchester United and saying that we are one of the biggest clubs - we actually claim that we are the