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BBC Sport’s Neil Johnston is on Wembley Way speaking to fans before the big game. There are some great stories here, so I’ll share a few.
Summary
Gundogan scores twice as Man City beat Man Utd to win FA Cup at Wembley
Victory keeps City's Treble dreams alive before Champions League final against Inter
Gundogan put City in front inside 12 seconds - the fastest-ever FA Cup final goal
Fernandes equalised with penalty before Gundogan scored winner in second half
United denied domestic cup double after winning Carabao Cup
Postpublished at 08:45 British Summer Time 3 June 2023
Where can Man Utd hurt Man City?published at 08:40 British Summer Time 3 June 2023
Man City v Man Utd (15:00 BST)
For the first time in 151 years, the FA Cup final involves both Manchester City and Manchester United.
Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to lift the trophy for a seventh time and maintain their quest to win the Treble - but where can Manchester United cause their rivals problems?
FA Cup final agendapublished at 08:34 British Summer Time 3 June 2023
Right… huge day in store, starting at breakfast fine too, just like old times!
Here is what we’ll be bringing you today.
- Lots of pictures and reports from Wembley as the atmosphere builds towards the 15:00 BST kick off.
- Pundits from BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Breakfast providing their thoughts and predictions.
- Stats and a breakdown of how the match might play out.
- Interviews and pre-match thoughts from players and managers.
And then I’ll hand you over to Gary Rose who will take you through all the action. So get comfy!
'Please behave properly!'published at 08:28 British Summer Time 3 June 2023
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The IAnd finally, in the i, Pep Guardiola has implored fans not to engage in any trouble at the final.
Image source, The i'Treble and strife'published at 08:24 British Summer Time 3 June 2023
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Daily MirrorThe Mirror are going for the same headline and story as the Express.
Such a big day in store!
Image source, Mirror'May the best Mancs win'published at 08:18 British Summer Time 3 June 2023
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The Daily StarThe Star writes that the 'countdown is over'...
Ten Hag's insistence of no extra motivation and Guardiola's belief there will be for Man Utd feature heavily again.
Image source, Star'Pep's gamble'published at 08:12 British Summer Time 3 June 2023
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The Mail runs with Guardiola's assertion that number two goalkeeper Stefan Ortega will play and not Ederson, having played in both cup competition's all season.
It calls it a 'gamble'? Agree? Hit the thumbs to let us know.
Image source, Mail'Treble and strife'published at 08:10 British Summer Time 3 June 2023
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The Daily ExpressWe start with the Express, which focusses on Erik ten Hag saying that Man Utd don't need more motivation to win today and '99 is not on their minds.
Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola has warned that United will be out to make history.
Image source, ExpressFA Cup final day dawnspublished at 07:59 British Summer Time 3 June 2023
Man City v Man Utd (Sat, 15:00 BST)
FA Cup final day.
Manchester derby day.
It is not every year we get to say that on the same day, in fact today is the first time. And if you needed any more of a narrative, how about Man Utd looking to stop a possible City treble while completing a domestic cup double of their own?
Preserving the achievement of '99 as the only time it has been done is certainly important, even if Erik ten Hag is saying it isn't a focus.
We are here all day to bring you build-up, photos and much more before the big game. Get your predictions in by texting and tweeting us. We'll get into the morning papers to see how they are building up to the game first.
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