
IOC leader Bach quizzed by Ukrainian Olympic athlete on Russia issue for 2024 Paris Games
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2023-06-30 04:22

Man City vs Manchester United line-ups: Team news ahead of FA Cup final
Manchester United have the chance to deny Manchester City their treble dream in an historic FA Cup final at Wembley. It’s the first time the two Manchester clubs have met in the FA Cup final and comes as City try to equal United’s treble-winning campaign achieved in 1999. Erik ten Hag’s side have all the motivation but Pep Guardiola’s side have looked unstoppable in recent weeks as they look to add to their Premier League crown. Here’s everything you need to know. Manchester City will look to move a step closer to a historic treble as they take on rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final. Pep Guardiola’s side surged to a third Premier League title in a row and will face Inter in the Champions League final next week in Istanbul. The only team to do the treble in English football history was Manchester United in 1999 - and Erik ten Hag’s side will have all the motivation they need to protect that record. Here’s everything you need to know. When is the FA Cup final and what time does it kick off? The 2022/23 FA Cup final takes place at Wembley on Saturday 3 June 2023. Kick-off is at 3pm. Where can I watch it? The FA Cup final is free-to-air, so viewers can watch on BBC 1, ITV 1 and STV. For those wishing to stream the match it will be visible on the BBC Sport website, the BBC iPlayer, ITVX and STV Player. Team news Pep Guardiola eased concerns over the fitness of a number of key Manchester City players ahead of the FA Cup final. Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, Ruben Dias and Manuel Akanji all missed the champions’ final Premier League game of the season at Brentford last week but those players have all since returned to training and are expected to come back into contention for both the Wembley showpiece. Guardiola has also confirmed second-choice goalkeeper Stefan Ortega will start at Wembley, in keeping with his usual policy for domestic cup fixtures. Antony is “unlikely” to be fit for the final due to an ankle injury and is set to join Anthony Martial, Marcel Sabitzer and Lisandro Martinez on the sidelines. Other than squad backups Donny van de Beek and Tom Heaton, everyone else is available. Predicted line-ups Manchester City: Ortega, Akanji, Dias, Ake, Stones, Rodri, Silva, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Grealish, Haaland Manchester United: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Lindelof, Shaw, Casemiro, Eriksen, Fernandes, Sancho, Garnacho, Rashford Odds City 11/21 Draw 39/10 United 11/2 Prediction Pep Guardiola’s team are naturally superior to Erik ten Hag’s across the board, but stopping a rival emulate your own history is a powerful motivator. Perhaps leg No.2 of the treble bid is the one which won’t quite go City’s way. Man City 1-2 Man United. Read More Pep Guardiola can understand United’s motivation to end City’s treble hopes Erik ten Hag says ending City’s treble charge is no extra motivation for United Man City players will give everything to win FA Cup final – Pep Guardiola Manchester United are obsessed with stopping Man City – their history depends on it The unlikely Manchester United answer to derail Man City’s treble hopes How Raphael Varane transformed Manchester United: ‘You need the character to fight’ Ruben Dias interview: ‘Man City have done nothing yet - thinking too far ahead will kill us’ Erling Haaland: Winning treble with Manchester City would be my biggest dream Pep Guardiola eases fitness concerns over Man City players ahead of FA Cup final
2023-06-03 16:23

Abrams, Thomas homer, rookie Jake Irvin strikes out 9 as Nationals defeat Giants 5-3
CJ Abrams and Lane Thomas homered, rookie Jake Irvin struck out a career-high nine and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Friday night
2023-07-22 10:24

Real Madrid's win percentage with and without Thibaut Courtois
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2023-08-12 00:50

Bowl eligible already, Auburn hosts New Mexico State
Auburn and New Mexico State are riding hot streaks into their meeting at Jordan-Hare Stadium
2023-11-17 02:47

Mountaineer climbs rare Everest 'triple crown'
A renowned U.S. mountain guide has achieved the rare Mount Everest region "triple crown" of climbing the Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse peaks in one season, a hiking firm said on Friday, as the season's death toll on the world's highest mountain hit 12.
2023-05-26 19:15

Players of the MLS Matchday 15 - ranked
Ranking the five best players in MLS Matchday 15
2023-06-01 04:52

Rio Ferdinand compares Andre Onana's Man Utd start to David de Gea's
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has waded in on Andre Onana's poor start to life at the club, comparing his situation to that of predecessor David de Gea. Onana has made a string of errors during his time with the Red Devils so far.
2023-10-10 19:46

No. 13 Washington State looks to continue momentum with key Pac-12 contest at UCLA
No. 13 Washington State and UCLA are coming off their bye week, but in different straits
2023-10-05 22:48

Won't Someone Think of the Poor Dallas Cowboys?
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys outscored the Seattle Seahawks, 41-35, last night to improve to 9-3 on the year and keep their hopes alive for a late charge
2023-12-01 22:51

NFL picks, score predictions for Week 7: Dolphins-Eagles showdown draws all eyes
The NFL Week 7 action is heating up as there are no longer any undefeated teams. Don't miss out on our expert NFL picks and score predictions.
2023-10-18 06:19

David Ross Angry the Brewers Closed the Roof During Game
David Ross was furious the Brewers were allowed to close the roof on their stadium mid-game.
2023-07-05 09:25
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