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In an eagerly anticipated event, the upcoming FA Cup final will witness a historic Manchester derby at the iconic Wembley Stadium.
The high-stakes clash will feature Manchester City, in pursuit of an unprecedented treble, facing off against their fierce rivals and reigning EFL Cup champions, Manchester United, on a Saturday afternoon.
With a rich footballing legacy, Manchester City aims to secure their seventh triumph in the esteemed tournament, adding to their illustrious history. Meanwhile, the Red Devils, with an impressive record of 12 victories, aspire to seize the prestigious prize for a remarkable 13th time.
Four years have passed since Manchester City accomplished a historic feat by winning the first-ever domestic quadruple in English football.
Now, the opportunity for another remarkable achievement beckons as they strive to emulate their arch-rivals Manchester United, who last accomplished this feat during the 1998-99 season. The challenge before them is to conquer the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League in a single campaign.
Manchester City has already secured one trophy, claiming their third consecutive Premier League title and their fifth in six seasons. Under the guidance of Pep Guardiola, they finished the Premier League season five points ahead of their closest competitors, Arsenal.
While keeping their focus on the treble, City fielded a heavily rotated squad in their final league match against Brentford last Sunday. Unfortunately, they suffered a 1-0 defeat, putting an end to their impressive 25-game unbeaten run across all competitions.
Nonetheless, Guardiola has employed a wise approach in managing the playing time of his key players in recent weeks. He encouraged them to briefly “disconnect” from the demanding schedule, ensuring they are mentally and physically prepared for the monumental showdown against their bitter rivals on Saturday.
In just one week’s time, Manchester City will embark on a journey to Istanbul for a momentous Champions League showdown against Inter Milan. However, their immediate attention is fixed upon the FA Cup, as they gear up for their 12th final in this prestigious competition.
Throughout their history, the Citizens have experienced a mixed record in FA Cup finals, emerging victorious on six occasions while suffering defeat in five.
Notably, their most recent appearance resulted in a resounding 6-0 triumph over Watford in 2019, etching their names in the annals of cup final history with one of the largest winning margins ever recorded.
