Where to watch Man United vs. Man City live stream, TV channel, lineups, prediction for FA Cup final

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Wembley Stadium sets the stage for a repeat of last year’s all-Manchester FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United.

Manchester United's manager, Erik ten Hag, seeks redemption after last season's 2-1 defeat to Pep Guardiola’s City denied him a cup double in his first year at Old Trafford. With his job on the line, Ten Hag aims to lead United to their 13th FA Cup title.

The challenge is immense, as City, four-time consecutive Premier League champions, are determined to secure their eighth FA Cup crown. Fresh off a historic 3-1 win against West Ham on the final day of the Premier League, Guardiola’s side is well-prepared for this crucial clash.

If any team can defend the FA Cup title, it's Manchester City, who aim to match Arsenal’s back-to-back triumphs from 2013/14 and 2014/15. The stage is set for an epic battle between these fierce rivals.

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<a href="https://www.sportingnews.com/uk/football/news" target="_blank">The Sporting News</a> looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

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<h2>What time does Man United vs. Man City kick off?</h2>

This FA Cup final from Wembley Stadium kicks off on Saturday, May 25 at 3 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:

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<td>Date</td>
<td>Kickoff time</td>
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<td>USA</td>
<td>Sat, May 25</td>
<td>10 a.m. ET</td>
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<td>Canada</td>
<td>Sat, May 25</td>
<td>10 a.m. ET</td>
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<td>UK</td>
<td>Sat, May 25</td>
<td>3 p.m. BST</td>
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<td>India</td>
<td>Sat, May 25</td>
<td>7:30 p.m IST</td>
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<h2>Man City vs. Man United live stream, TV channel</h2>

Here's how to watch this FA Cup final match across selected areas of the world's major regions:

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<td><a href="https://go.web.plus.espn.com/jW2Gna" target="_blank">ESPN+</a></td>
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<th scope="row">Canada</th>
<td>Sportsnet</td>
<td>Sportsnet Now</td>
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<td>BBC1, ITV1, UTV, STV Scotland</td>
<td>BBC iPlayer, ITVX, STV Player</td>
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<th scope="row">India</th>
<td>Sony Ten 2, 3, 4</td>
<td>JioTV, Sony LIV</td>
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USA: This fixture <a href="https://go.web.plus.espn.com/jW2Gna" target="_blank">can be streamed exclusively on ESPN+.</a>

Canada: Viewers from Canada can watch and stream this game on Sportsnet and its respective streaming service.

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UK: The match will broadcast on both BBC One and ITV 1, as well as UTV in Northern Ireland and STV in Scotland, and can be streamed on BBC iPlayer along with STV and ITVX.

India: The Sony Sports Network is the place to go for the FA Cup final while Jio TV is also providing a live stream option.

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<h2>Man United vs. Man City lineups, team news</h2>

United could see Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez return as the starting defensive partnership after their recent comebacks.

Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Mason Mount, and Luke Shaw are all working to regain fitness. Anthony Martial, however, is unlikely to feature, even if he recovers from groin surgery in time.

Erik ten Hag could revert back to the 4-2-3-1 system with Rasmus Hojlund recalled and tasked with leading the line, with Marcus Rashford settling for a spot on the bench.

Man United predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Dalot, Casemiro, Martinez, Wan-Bissaka — Mainoo, Fernandes — Diallo, McTominay, Garnacho,  — Hojlund

Man United subs (9): TBC

City are nearly at full strength heading into Wembley. While Ederson is ruled out, manager Pep Guardiola might have opted for cup specialist Stefan Ortega in goal regardless.

Mateo Kovacic and Nathan Ake, who were on the bench for the win over West Ham, will aim to impress in training to secure their spots in the lineup.

Man City predicted XI (4-1-4-1, right to left): Ortega (GK) — Walker, Dias, Stones, Gvardiol — Rodri — Silva, De Bruyne, Foden, Doku  — Haaland.

Man City subs (9): TBC

<h2>Man United vs. Man City prediction</h2>

Backing against Manchester City in a cup final is difficult. They excel in one-off games on the big stage. Even when not dominant, they find ways to win, as seen against Chelsea.

City have dominated United recently. It’s hard to see Ten Hag's men winning at Wembley, despite a likely valiant effort.

Prediction: Man United 0-2 Man City.

Where to watch Man United vs. Man City live stream, TV channel, lineups, prediction for FA Cup final

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