The 143rd FA Cup final this weekend promises to be an all-Manchester affair, with holders City facing 12-time winners United. As the anticipation builds, one question looms: which team will come out on top and lift the famous trophy at Wembley?
BBC Sport’s football expert Chris Sutton predicts a 3-1 win for City. Despite the odds being in favor of City, Sutton believes that a win for United would be one of the biggest FA Cup shocks ever. Sutton cites City’s track record of winning when under pressure in the Premier League title race as a reason for his prediction, adding to the excitement of the upcoming final.
The one-off game being a derby adds to the intensity, but ultimately there can only be one winner. Famous fans of both teams also weighed in on their predictions. Blossoms frontman Tom Ogden predicts a 2-0 win for City, citing their momentum in the final weeks of the season and their desire to secure the league and FA Cup Double. Kav from Blitz Vega guitarist acknowledges City’s strength but believes that United has the potential to cause an upset, with pride and motivation playing a role. Better Joy’s Bria Keely is confident in City’s ability to win under pressure, predicting a 3-1 victory for the team.
As both teams prepare for this historic matchup, it remains to be seen which team will come out on top and take home
