The Manchester Derby Plays Out On The Biggest Stage

Manchester is a city divided; a geographical story of West versus East. Your heart either bleeds red or sky blue – there is no in between.

The saying goes that supporters would rather seal a derby victory over their most intense rivals than win a trophy. However, this weekend, for the first time in their histories, Manchester City and Manchester United will have the chance to achieve both as the teams face off in The FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. What footballing dreams are made of.

United already boast 12 FA Cups to their name but arrive with a point to prove having not won the title since 2016 against Crystal Palace. Most notably, City’s dominance elsewhere has not been replicated in The FA Cup, having won only once during Guardiola’s reign and six times overall.

The passion of a Manchester derby is not to be understated. It is an occasion of pure emotion and unwavering support, where heroes emerge and villains are remembered forever.

This fixture runs far deeper than a name engraved on a trophy, however the bottom line is this: whichever tribe you belong to, the team that triumphs will immortalise themselves in the record books.

Seize your chance to not only own a piece of this fixture but own a piece of history. A true collector’s item, match-issued FA Cup Final shirts from both Manchester United and Manchester City are available live in auction.

Proceeds from the auctions are being donated to the club’s respective foundations supporting their home city. The MU Foundation will utilise funds to deliver educational and community outreach programmes that focus on nurturing and inspiring young people to make positive choices. Funds raised by the City auction will be matched by the club and donated to the ‘Healthy Goals’ initiative, as part of City In The Community, helping to uplift the physical and mental wellbeing of young people through sport.

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