Natalie Pirks
BBC Sport correspondent at Wembley

Wembley Way is full of Mancunians hoping for a joyful afternoon to make up for super early starts, thanks to the train strikes.

Police say this is high risk fixture, causing kick off to be moved back to its original slot of 3pm for the first time in 12 years, but currently there’s a nice vibe in the sunshine.

City fans I’ve spoken to have been more than confident the City express will remain victorious by the end of next weekend, but United fans are desperate for their team to turn up today and protect their Treble-winning legacy from ‘99.

Neil Johnston
BBC Sport at Wembley

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Frankie is from Leeds so it is no surprise he is hoping Leeds-born Manchester City forward Erling Haaland is the star of today's show.

The eight-year-old is delighted to be at Wembley but unfortunately his dad has not been able to get tickets for next Saturday's Champions League final in Istanbul.

"I'll be watching that one on television," says Frankie. "We want to win the Treble."

Peter Schmeichel
Former Manchester United goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

I think we [Man Utd] have got a great chance to add another trophy to the one we already have this season, and as a bonus we can stop Man City winning the treble - but that's a minor thing...

At the end of the day, this is not about Man City and the treble - if they win that, they deserve it. Pep has created a really watchable team. But for us, it is about progress, adding more trophies to a very good season and ending it on a high.

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Sam Huxley
BBC Radio 5 live

Having both Manchester teams here today has saved someone a bit of time! For the first time ever, the FA Cup has been partially engraved with the word, ‘Manchester’ before a ball has even been kicked.

Who will be writing their name in history come 5pm?

Neil Johnston
BBC Sport at Wembley

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The turnstiles are open, fans are pouring into Wembley, the music is pumping and somewhere down there is the FA Cup trophy. TV crews from around the world are presenting from the side of the pitch.

There will be plenty of divided loyalties within families today.

Here's brothers Stephen, who is a Manchester United fan, and David, who supports Manchester City.

They set off earlier from Stockport - separately - to Wembley.

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Peter Schmeichel
Former Manchester United goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

It's a tricky one. If I was the number one, I'd be furious not to play. This is one of the most iconic games you can ever play, being denied that, I don't understand the reasons. I would be very sad about that.

Ortega has played very well, he's not conceded a goal all the way to this final, there is a case for Pep to say, I want my second keeper to play games. But if I was the manager, I would play what I considered to be my best team.

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Team news will be revealed in just over half an hour, but this is what we know so far.

Manchester United's France forward Anthony Martial will miss the final because of a hamstring injury, while Antony is a doubt.

The Brazil winger was carried off on a stretcher in the 4-1 win over Chelsea on 25 May.

Asked whether Antony will be available, Ten Hag said: "Unlikely, still a chance but it's a really small chance."

The big news from the Manchester City camp is that Stefan Ortega will start in place of Brazil keeper Ederson.

Pep Guardiola said he had no fresh injuries and that Jack Grealish, who has not featured since 17 May, and Kevin de Bruyne, who missed the defeat by Brentford last Sunday, have trained.

Neil Johnston
BBC Sport at Wembley

Below is 13-year-old Manchester United fan Leon Barrow who is experiencing his first FA Cup final with his dad Andy.

The pair set off from Blackpool at 4am and are taking in the sights ahead of a match Leon predicts United will win 3-0.

"When Dad told me last week we had tickets, I couldn't believe it," says Leon.

Andy adds: "To see his face light up like it did, it's well worth it."

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Steve: So many negative United fans on here. Have some faith in your team. City are not unbeatable. Done it once this season.

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Bucket hats aplenty outside Wembley but Manchester United fans who are without the peak 90s fashion accessory need not dip into their pockets. That's because they are being given a free limited-edition bucket hat and hand waver flag by the club when they get to their seat.

Manchester United did the same for the League Cup final and they say the aim is to "create a red-and-white wall of support".

Neil Johnston
BBC Sport at Wembley

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This is Dhruv, who lives 15 minutes walk from Wembley Stadium and is a huge Manchester United fan. Unfortunately he will not be inside the ground to see his beloved team after being priced out of a ticket for today's final.

"We've been quoted £500 which is out of our price range," Vimal, Dhruv's uncle, tells me.

Still, the pair plan to spend the day outside Wembley soaking up the atmosphere.

"The ironic thing is that we travel up to Old Trafford at least once a month and have no problem getting tickets," adds Vimal.

Micah Richards
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

Rashford is their danger man and he could have scored a hat-trick last time these two teams played. However, they [Manchester City] have now changed how they play.

If I was Manchester United I would play Garnacho on the left and have him occupy Walker, and then Rashford down the middle.

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been speaking to Gary Lineker about playing as a number nine, explaining how patience is the 'biggest skill' as a striker ahead of the FA Cup final.

Neil Johnston
BBC Sport at Wembley

Below is nine-year-old Manchester United fan Arthur who has been practicing his football skills wearing his Marcus Rashford shirt in front of the Wembley Arch.

Arthur and his dad Adam arrived in London from Bolton on Thursday because of the disruption caused by train strikes.

"We would normally have come on the day, but we've decided to have a three-night holiday at Wembley," Adam says.

This is Arthur's first Wembley game. So, how many goals will Rashford score against Manchester City?

"At least one," says Arthur. "And United will win 2-1."

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Peter Schmeichel
Former Manchester United goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

I don't want to get into stuff like that. 1999 was so many years ago, football was played in a very different way on different quality pitches. It was just another world of football. I've seen the teams lined up against each other in terms of points, goals scored, goals conceded - you just can't [compare].

What we did back then was special, and in doing that we were riding our luck so much - we end up winning the league by a single point. This City team, they just turn on the engines after the World Cup and smash everything in their way. This is just an incredible football team.

One thing you maybe can compare is the managers, two incredible managers with great ideas, great at managing the group but also the individuals - they are big enough to do that, they are big characters. That's pretty much the only thing you can compare.

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