Manchester United will lock horns with the recently crowned English champions Manchester City at Wembley this weekend in the FA Cup final. 

Manchester City are aiming for an unprecedented back-to-back double. Pep Guardiola’s dominant squad shows no signs of slowing down, with Phil Foden emerging as the Premier League’s best player this season.

For Manchester United, victory is crucial to secure European qualification following their disappointing eighth-place finish in the Premier League.

STREAM: Watch the FA Cup Final on Paramount+ via Prime Video

Manager Erik ten Hag faces mounting pressure, with his job on the line amid potential summer changes led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Winning the FA Cup would provide a significant morale boost for the team and its supporters at Old Trafford.

Here’s what time the action is due to go down in Australia:

What time does the FA Cup Final kick off in Australia?

This FA Cup final from Wembley Stadium kicks off on Saturday, May 25 at 3:00pm local time.

Here’s what time that translates to across Australia:

*Sunday, May 26

How to watch the FA Cup Final in Australia

Australian fans can catch the FA Cup Final live and exclusive on Paramount+.

Paramount+ is also available through Prime Video.

If the FA Cup final is not available to watch live in your location or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs offer a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favourite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.

FA Cup Final lineups, team news

United could see Lisandro Martinez return to the starting XI while Harry Maguire has been ruled out through injury.

Victor Lindelof, Mason Mount and Anthony Martial have trained this week and could be included in the 20-man matchday squad 

Erik ten Hag could revert back to the 4-2-3-1 system with Rasmus Hojlund recalled and tasked with leading the line, with Marcus Rashford settling for a spot on the bench.

Man United predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Dalot, Casemiro, Martinez, Wan-Bissaka — Mainoo, Fernandes — Diallo, McTominay, Garnacho,  — Hojlund

Man United subs (9): TBC

City are nearly at full strength heading into Wembley. While Ederson is ruled out, manager Pep Guardiola might have opted for cup specialist Stefan Ortega in goal regardless.

Mateo Kovacic and Nathan Ake, who were on the bench for the win over West Ham, will aim to impress in training to secure their spots in the lineup.

Man City predicted XI (4-1-4-1, right to left): Ortega (GK) — Walker, Dias, Stones, Gvardiol — Rodri — Silva, De Bruyne, Foden, Doku  — Haaland.

Man City subs (9): TBC