LONDON: Manchester United and Manchester City met at Wembley Stadium last night for the second year in a row with the Red Devils emerging as champions of the English FA Cup.
Not only was the victory important for both teams to prove their prowess in Manchester, but the decision also determined which English club would play in Europe next season.
Erik ten Hag’s men produced the worst Premier League finish by a Manchester United team in the club’s history, finishing eighth and missing out on Europe for the first time in 10 years.
However, Bruno Fernandes and his teammates know that victory at Wembley could at least save their season and also play in Europe next season.
Both Newcastle and Chelsea will definitely support Manchester’s blue team to win the FA Cup because it will maintain their position playing in Europe.
By finishing sixth, Chelsea are guaranteed a place in Europe no matter what the result at Wembley.
If City wins it means they will play in the Europa League.
Because United pulled off one of the biggest upsets against their opponents, Chelsea will now be in action in next year’s Europa Conference League.
Newcastle are also too dependent on the hope that the four-time league champions in a row will lift the FA Cup trophy to ensure their place in Europe.
United’s success meant The Toons immediately missed their chances.
If Manchester City wins, everything will remain as before.