The FA Cup final is set and Manchester City will once again meet their neighbours Manchester United at Wembley.
Manchester City’s dreams of an unprecedented double treble were left in tatters last week as they were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid.
But Pep Guardiola’s side still have the chance to win yet another domestic double when they face Manchester United at Wembley.
Erik ten Hag’s side nearly didn’t make it as they sacrificed a 3-0 lead over Championship side Coventry City in the semi-final but managed to scrape through on penalties.
City will certainly be the favourites for the match and here is everything you need to know.
When is the FA Cup final 2024?
The FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
This is the weekend following the conclusion of the Premier League season and City will be hoping they are celebrating their fourth straight title triumph.
It could be the last time the FA Cup final is held on the traditional weekend as it was announced it will take place on the penultimate weekend of the campaign from next season onwards.
What time does the FA Cup final kick off?
The FA Cup final will kick off at the traditional time of 3:00 pm at Wembley Stadium.
How to watch the FA Cup final
TV channel UK
The final will be shown live in the United Kingdom on multiple channels: BBC One, ITV1, UTV and STV.
Though every channel is free to air, you will need a TV License to be able to watch them legally on a TV, computer or tablet. A TV Licence costs £169.50 per year
FA Cup final live stream
The FA Cup final will also be live-streamed in the UK on the BBC’s and ITV’s streaming services, BBC iPlayer and ITV X
An account is needed to utilise each service so ensure you have one set up well ahead of kick-off.
FA Cup final highlights
Highlights of the game will be available on the official FA Cup YouTube channel.
Tickets
Tickets for the FA Cup final are not yet available but when they are they can be purchased from the club on the following link.
Man City road to Wembley
Manchester City are fighting to win just their third FA Cup under Guardiola’s stewardship and their seventh in history. Here is how they got back to Wembley for this year’s final.
January 7th, 2024: Manchester City 5-0 Huddersfield Town
City began their road to Wembley in the 3rd round and easily swept aside second-division opponents Huddersfield Town.
Phil Foden grabbed a brace while there were also goals for Julian Alvarez and Jeremy Doku. Ben Jackson also scored an own goal.
January 26, 2024: Tottenham 0-1 Manchester City
The Blues travelled to Tottenham in the next round, a ground they have struggled at in the past. They are yet to win there in the Premier League but emerged victorious in the cup.
Nathan Ake grabbed the game’s decisive goal in the 88th minute.
February 27, 2024: Luton Town 2-6 Manchester City
The Premier League opposition started coming thick and fast but City had little trouble in getting past Luton Town.
Erling Haaland scored the first in the third minute and went on to score another four before Mateo Kovacic grabbed the sixth.
March 16, 2024: Manchester City 2-0 Newcastle United
Newcastle United knocked City out of the Carabao Cup earlier in the season but City ensured lightning didn’t strike twice.
Bernardo Silva struck twice in the opening half hour to secure the win and another trip to Wembley.
April 21, 2024: Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea
City recovered from their Champions League heartbreak just a few days earlier by edging past Chelsea in the Wembley semi-final.
It was a tough match but Bernardo once again struck the winning goal to send City to the final.
What happened in last year’s FA Cup final?
This year’s FA Cup final is a repeat of last year’s final which City won 2-1 on their way to a historic treble triumph.
Ilkay Gundogan scored the opener after just 12 seconds before United levelled through a Bruno Fernandes penalty.
But former captain Gundogan scored again to ensure the trophy came home to the blue half of Manchester.
Will the same thing happen this year?