Overview
- The match kicks off Saturday at 3 p.m. BST at Wembley, with live coverage on BBC One and TNT Sports in the UK and ESPN2 in the U.S.
- Guardiola said Friday that City have not trained since the midweek win over Crystal Palace, and he listed Rodri for a late fitness assessment.
- Erling Haaland was rested on Wednesday and is expected to lead City’s attack after the break.
- Manchester City chase a domestic cup double in a record fourth straight FA Cup final after winning the EFL Cup in March.
- Chelsea arrive under interim coach Calum McFarlane after a poor league run that leaves European qualification riding on this cup run, and City are unbeaten in their last 13 meetings with the Blues.