{"id":72970,"date":"2023-06-02T15:28:30","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T15:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/06\/02\/manchester-city-v-manchester-united-preview\/"},"modified":"2023-06-02T15:28:30","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T15:28:30","slug":"manchester-city-v-manchester-united-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/06\/02\/manchester-city-v-manchester-united-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester City v Manchester United preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"469\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FA-Cup_Erling-Haaland-of-Manchester-City-696x469.jpg\"   alt=\"\" title=\"English FA Cup - Manchester City vs Arsenal\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">epa10434796 Erling Haaland of Manchester City in action during the 4th round FA Cup soccer match between Manchester City and Arsenal in Manchester, Britain, 27 January 2023.  EPA\/ADAM VAUGHAN EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club\/league logos or &#8216;live&#8217; services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club\/league\/player publications.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv can look forward to the final of the FA Cup, as Manchester City take on Manchester United at Wembley Stadium in London on the afternoon of Saturday 3 June 2023.<\/p>\n<p>DStv and GOtv is the only true home of football in Africa, offering a range and depth of action that no other rival can match \u2013 it\u2019s literally \u2018Unbeatable Football\u2019! If you\u2019re going to spend your money on something, it may as well be on the best football in the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Path to the final<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/22191989129,1002554\/MGL\/mgl_ado_atunwa_300x250 --><\/p>\n<p>Man City earned their spot in the FA Cup final by eliminating Chelsea (4-0 home), Arsenal (3-1 home), Bristol City (3-0 away), Burnley (6-0 home) and Sheffield United (3-0 neutral). They have racked up 17 goals in five matches, five of which have been scored by Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez (who is two goals short of the tournament\u2019s overall leading scorer, Paul Mullin of Wrexham).<\/p>\n<p>United, meanwhile, defeated Everton, Reading, West Ham United and Fulham (all 3-1 at home) before a goalless draw with Brighton &amp; Hove Albion in the semifinals \u2013 the Red Devils ultimately triumphed on penalties to earn their first FA Cup final appearance 2018.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What the teams are saying<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey [United] don\u2019t have to be scared, we are neighbours. We are far away. For a funny moment, it\u2019s okay but the reality was just to come here and perform. What I\u2019m impressed at by this club is everyone \u2013 hierarchy, backroom staff \u2013 is winning titles, winning titles and we are still there. That is what makes me proud the most as a manager.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will give everything and when I say everything, that is everything, more than 100% you can\u2019t do, the fans can rely on that. We want to give that against City, we want to give the fans that. We will do everything to give them the second trophy \u2013 everything what I have, everything the team has, the staff have, we will give everything to get it done.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Players<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Erling Haaland \u2013 The Norwegian has enjoyed a record-breaking season with City and will be determined to make FA Cup history in the light blue. His power, pace and sheer hunger for goals will make him a huge threat to United\u2019s defence.<\/p>\n<p>Bruno Fernandes \u2013 United rarely play well if Fernandes is not on his game. The Portuguese has had another exhausting season, but would love to help the Red Devils win a second trophy (adding to the Carabao Cup) and continue their improvement under Erik ten Hag.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Head-to-head stats<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In head-to-head stats, City and United have met in 189 matches across all competitions since 1891, with the Red Devils claiming 78 wins compared to 58 for the Citizens, while 53 games have been drawn.<\/p>\n<p>The teams have clashed twice in the Premier League this season, with City winning their home match at the Etihad Stadium in October 2022 6-3, while United claimed some revenge with a 2-1 triumph at Old Trafford in January 2023.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Battles to watch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pep Guardiola v Erik ten Hag \u2013 Both managers have claimed a win against the other this season, but their clash of tactical wits is about more than going 2-1 up in a personal rivalry\u2026 it\u2019s about winning the 142nd edition of the FA Cup!<\/p>\n<p>Riyad Mahrez v Luke Shaw \u2013 Mahrez has been brilliant for City in this FA Cup, scoring five goals \u2013 including a hat-trick in the semifinal \u2013 and United left-back Luke Shaw will have to be at his sharpest in a defensive sense to keep the Algerian under wraps.<\/p>\n<p>Ilkay Gundogan v Casemiro \u2013 The energy and movement of Gundogan is one of City\u2019s lesser-known strengths, but you can bet United\u2019s Casemiro will be looking to control the middle of the park and trying to lay the foundation for a Red Devils win.<\/p>\n<p>No rival can compete with SuperSport\u2019s coverage. Our viewers on DStv and GOtv enjoy an unrivalled selection of football from around the world!<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss the Football Season on SuperSport on DStv and GOtv. Visit www.dstv.com and www.gotvafrica.com to subscribe or upgrade, and join in on the excitement. And while you\u2019re on the move, you can stream matches on the DStv App.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FA Cup final broadcast det<\/strong><strong>ails<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>All times CAT<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Saturday 3 June<\/p>\n<p>16:00: Manchester City v Manchester United \u2013 <strong><em>LIVE<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> on SuperSp<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>ort Premier League, SuperSport Maximo 2, SuperSport Maximo 360 and SuperSport GOtv Football<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>            <!--  [embed]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=videoseries[\/embed]<!--\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>--><\/p>\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"1smohU02vTw\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fight Against Galamsey: MCE promises to fight menace within jurisdiction (02-06-23)\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1smohU02vTw?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>epa10434796 Erling Haaland of Manchester City in action during the 4th round FA Cup soccer match between Manchester City and Arsenal in Manchester, Britain, 27 January 2023. 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