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Title: Manchester City and Manchester United Set for Epic FA Cup Showdown

In a clash that could rewrite English football history, Manchester City and Manchester United are gearing up for an exhilarating battle in the FA Cup final. Four years after securing the domestic quadruple, Manchester City is on the cusp of achieving a monumental feat once again by capturing the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League titles in a single season. The last English team to accomplish this was their arch-rivals Manchester United in the legendary 1998-99 campaign.

Manchester City has already secured the Premier League title for the third consecutive year, finishing the season five points clear of Arsenal. Despite a recent defeat to Brentford, Pep Guardiola's strategic rotation of his first-team players has prepared them for the upcoming challenge against their fierce rivals.

However, Manchester United will not be easily dismissed. Riding the wave of a successful run, they secured third place in the Premier League and are eager to claim the FA Cup trophy. Erik ten Hag, who has been praised by Guardiola as an exceptional manager, previously guided the Red Devils to EFL Cup glory. Now, he seeks to lead his team to their first-ever domestic cup double.

The stage is set for a captivating encounter at Wembley Stadium, where Manchester City has a mixed record. They have lost four of their last six visits to the iconic venue, failing to score in three of those matches. Nonetheless, Guardiola's side has an impeccable record in major domestic cup finals, winning all five under his stewardship since 2016.

Manchester United, entering their 21st FA Cup final, share the record for the most appearances in the competition with Arsenal. Recent victories over Chelsea and Fulham have injected confidence into the Red Devils' camp as they aim to halt their rivals' treble pursuit. Their last triumph in the FA Cup came in the 2015-16 season, and they are determined to add another title to their illustrious collection.

While Manchester City holds the upper hand in recent derby clashes, Manchester United has emerged victorious in five of their last six FA Cup encounters. This history adds an intriguing element to the final, as the underdog Red Devils seek to upset the odds and secure a memorable victory.

All eyes will be on Wembley as these two football powerhouses battle it out for glory. As the quest for the FA Cup reaches its climax, fans around the world eagerly await this captivating showdown between Manchester City and Manchester United.

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