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Manchester United will look to put a halt to rivals Man City's charge to replicate their iconic treble in the FA Cup Final this weekend.

The Red Devils are looking to secure their second piece of silverware in Erik ten Hag's first season but an additional priority will be preventing their neighbours having the chance to equal their 1999 triumph.

Man City have already won one trophy out of a possible treble
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Man City have already won one trophy out of a possible trebleCredit: Getty
Rivals United could lift a double of their own after their Carabao Cup triumph
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Rivals United could lift a double of their own after their Carabao Cup triumphCredit: Getty

Pep Guardiola's City have already lifted the Premier League title and remain in contention for both the Champions League and FA Cup as well.

The current FA Cup holders are Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool but the Reds were knocked out by Brighton in round four.

And we are now left with Man City and Man United.

City easily dispatched Sheffield United 3-0 in the last four, while the Red Devils overcame Brighton 7-6 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the other semi-final.

Will it be Man City or Man United lifting the trophy?
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Will it be Man City or Man United lifting the trophy?Credit: Getty

Man City vs Man United: talkSPORT coverage

The 2022/23 FA Cup final will take place on Saturday, June 3. 

Kick-off at Wembley is scheduled for 3pm - the first time since 2011 that this fixture has been played at that time.

talkSPORT will have live coverage from London throughout the day.

Natalie Sawyer and Tony Cascarino will host out FA Cup GameDay Breakfast from 6am before our Cup Final Warm-up show at 10am.

Adrian Durham will then present our live commentary from Wembley at 1pm.

And our match commentary team will be made up of Jim Proudfoot, former Republic of Ireland midfielder Andy Townsend and former England defender Micky Gray.

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

Riyad Mahrez's hat-trick ensured City made it to the FA Cup final and kept hopes of a treble alive
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Riyad Mahrez's hat-trick ensured City made it to the FA Cup final and kept hopes of a treble aliveCredit: Getty

Man City vs Man United: Team news

The Citizens were without Jack Grealish, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias and Kevin De Bruyne against Brentford.

De Bruyne was said to be 'mentally drained' after a long season but Guardiola has confirmed all trained well.

United will be without Anthony Martial after the Frenchman picked up a hamstring injury.

Ten Hag has confirmed Antony is unlikely to play any part due to the ankle issue he suffered against Chelsea earlier this month.

The Brazilian will most likely join Lisandro Martinez and Donny van de Beek on the sidelines.

De Bruyne should be rested and able to play
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De Bruyne should be rested and able to playCredit: Getty

FA Cup: Routes to the final

Manchester City

  • Third round: Man City 4-0 Chelsea
  • Fourth round: Man City 1-0 Arsenal
  • Fifth round: Bristol City 0-3 Man City
  • Quarter-finals: Man City 6-0 Burnley
  • Semi-finals: Man City 3-0 Sheffield United

Manchester United

  • Third round: Man United 3-1 Everton
  • Fourth round: Man United 3-1 Reading
  • Fifth round: Man United 3-1 West Ham
  • Quarter-finals: Man United 3-1 Fulham
  • Semi-finals: Brighton 0-0 (6-7 on penalties) Man United
Victor Lindelof scored the winning penalty to seal Man United's place in the FA Cup final
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Victor Lindelof scored the winning penalty to seal Man United's place in the FA Cup finalCredit: AFP

Man City vs Man United: What has been said?

City boss Guardiola: "I start to think about the Treble if we are able to go to Istanbul [host city of the Champions League final] with two titles in the pocket, then I will concede if we win one more title we do it.

"Look at United, it was once in a lifetime in the UK and the way they won the Camp Nou against Bayern Munich, I was there.

"It is so difficult to do it, the last two finals we have will be terribly complicated.

"I know United want to avoid it and Inter Milan is Inter Milan, so step by step."

Guardiola has overseen a dominant period in the Premier League
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Guardiola has overseen a dominant period in the Premier LeagueCredit: Alamy

"It is important for us, even to build," Bruno Fernandes said. "We are now building something we see can be special in the future.

"Obviously I think if we win the FA Cup, it will give a little bit more belief that we can go into the next season and aim for bigger targets."

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