)
Here are three things Guardiola must do to emerge victorious from what promises to be a cracking FA Cup final encounter.
Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are on the brink of making history. The current squad could become the first City side to win the biggest trophy in club football in their 143 years of history.
However, before the date in Istanbul with Inter, they go against their cross-town rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final, and winning that makes them two of three on their way to becoming only the second Premier League team to win a treble.
The first is the Red Devils themselves, and they would be expected to make it a tough game for the Cityzens, despite Guardiola's side being favourites.
)
05:26 - 02.06.2023
Inter Miami: Why Man United legend David Beckham ruthlessly FIRED his ex-teammate Neville
David Beckham and Phil Neville were teammates at Manchester United but it has not stopped the Inter Miami owner from being ruthless.
However, here are three things Guardiola must do to emerge victorious from what promises to be a cracking game.
Stop United's transitions; keep Rashford quiet
Manchester United are deadly in offensive transitions, especially when they play teams that keep the ball as well as City, and Marcus Rashford is their biggest weapon in that regard.
)
16:37 - 01.06.2023
Super Eagles hopeful Victor Boniface shares Europa League award with Marcus Rashford
Victor Boniface and Marcus Rashford finished as the highest goalscorers in the 2022-23 Europa League season after Sevilla emerged champions.
The England international scored in the Red Devils' victory over the Premier League champions in January through a sweeping counter-attacking move, and Pep's team would do well to prepare for that come Saturday.
Play like a small team
"We need to fight like a small team," was what Manchester City's midfielder Rodri said ahead of the UCL semi-final clash against Real Madrid.
He believes his team has to have the hunger and determination of a small team, and so they did, outrunning and outplaying the Los Blancos in a dominant victory.
)
23:33 - 29.05.2023
Busquets wants Manchester City star as his successor at Barcelona
Barcelona's outgoing defensive midfielder Sergio Busquets names Manchester City's Rodri as his preferred replacement.
They would have to do the same against Ten Hag's side. They cannot allow the United players to be hungrier than them, to want it more, to fight harder, or to run more.
Their desire to win a treble has to trump United's to prevent them from achieving it.
Be clinical
This goes without saying, but Manchester City have to be ruthless; they have to take their chances when they come and not allow United to have a way back into the game as they did in their last outing.
They have struggled in games away from the Etihad this season against top teams for this reason.
)
18:34 - 01.06.2023
Man City and 2 other European giants keeping tabs on Flying Eagles star Benjamin
Nigeria's Flying Eagles star Benjamin Fredrick has impressed several European giants at the FIFA U20WC led by English champions Manchester City.
They keep the bulk of the possession as usual but have been guilty of profligacy. They have to work on this against United. Without the luxury of playing at the Etihad, they need to finish off their opponent when the chances come, as you expect they will.
Related content
)
23:58 - 01.06.2023
Manchester United joy as PSG drop interest in key transfer target
Manchester United's path to signing the Napoli star is clear after PSG withdrew its interest
)
19:01 - 01.06.2023
Manchester United willing to pay Harry Maguire ₦5 billion to leave the club
Manchester United might use a pay-off to compel their club captain Harry Maguire to leave with two years left on his contract.
)
16:15 - 01.06.2023
FOOTBALL Expensive mistake! Manchester United set to pay Maguire Ksh1.7 billion to leave the club
The Red Devils want to cut their losses on the out-of-favour defender who still has two years remaining on his contract following his world record move from Leicester in 2019
)
14:00 - 01.06.2023
FOOTBALL Football’s most valuable clubs: Man United pip Man City and Liverpool as Tottenham beat Arsenal
English Premier League clubs continue to dominate the list of the world’s most valuable football teams with 12 of them making the top 30
)
13:58 - 01.06.2023
Thiago Silva speaks on Mason Mount possible transfer to Man United
Thiago Silva has spoken about the possibility of Mason Mount leaving Chelsea for Manchester United in the summer transfer window.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)