FA Cup Final 2024: Man City vs Man Utd Kickoff Time and TV Details

The stage is set for this afternoon’s FA Cup final, featuring a Manchester derby for the second consecutive year.

Manchester United’s Quest for Victory

If Manchester United wins, it will be their 13th FA Cup title and Erik ten Hag’s second trophy at the club, following their League Cup win last season. Despite this, Ten Hag is under significant pressure due to recent Premier League form.

Addressing fans after the final home game of the Premier League season, Ten Hag said, “As you know, it wasn’t an easy season… But this season is not over yet. We go to Brighton [for the final Premier League game] and then we go to Wembley, and I promise you those players will give everything to win that [FA] Cup and bring it to Old Trafford.”

Unfortunately for Ten Hag, he will be without two key defenders.

Manchester City’s Strong Position

If Manchester City wins, it will be their eighth FA Cup title. They are the favourites and would complete a consecutive Premier League-FA Cup double.

Goalkeeper Stefan Ortega discussed his quick adaptation to Manchester City, attributing it to a visit to his local pub.

FA Cup Final Details

• Date and Time: The 2024 FA Cup final takes place tomorrow, six days after the final Premier League round. Kick-off is at 3 pm.
• Venue: Wembley Stadium in London, the traditional home of the FA Cup final since 1923, except for a hiatus between 2001 and 2006 when it was held in Cardiff.
• Broadcasting: The final will be shown on BBC and ITV, also available on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. The FA Cup final is legally required to be broadcast on free-to-air TV in the UK.

Semi-Finals Recap

Manchester United reached the final with a dramatic victory over Coventry City, overcoming a 3-0 deficit to win in a penalty shootout. Manchester City secured their place in the final by defeating Chelsea, with Bernardo Silva scoring the only goal.

Ticket Availability

Tickets are unlikely to be available. Each team received 30,000 tickets, distributed to season ticket holders. Ticket prices range from £5 for under 16s to £145 for adults.

Team News and Injuries

• Manchester United: Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw will miss the final due to injuries, casting doubt on their fitness for the upcoming Euros.
  • Probable Lineup (4-1-4-1): Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Dalot; Casemiro; Garnacho, McTominay, Mainoo, Rashford; Fernandes.
• Manchester City: Ederson is out with a fractured eye socket.
  • Probable Lineup (4-1-4-1): Ortega; Walker, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol; Rodri; Bernardo, De Bruyne, Foden, Doku; Haaland.

Royal Attendance

The Prince of Wales will be in the Royal Box as president of the Football Association. This is one of the few appearances by the royal family due to the upcoming summer General Election.

Current FA Cup Champions

Manchester City are the reigning champions, having won their seventh FA Cup last season, defeating Manchester United 2-1. Ilkay Gundogan set a record for the fastest goal in an FA Cup final, scoring after 12 seconds.

FA Cup Prize Money

The winner receives £2 million from the FA, with just over £4 million earnings for progressing through and winning the tournament. Last year, Manchester City earned around £3.9 million for their victory.

Most Successful FA Cup Teams

• Arsenal: 14 titles (most recent in 2020).
• Manchester United: 12 titles.
• Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur: 8 titles each.
• Aston Villa and Manchester City: 7 titles each.
• Newcastle United Blackburn Rovers: 6 titles each.
• Everton, West Bromwich Albion, and Wanderers: 5 titles each.
• Teams with two titles: Wolves, Bolton Wanderers, Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday, West Ham United, Preston North End, Old Etonians, Portsmouth, Sunderland, Nottingham Forest, and Bury.