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FA Cup | Final
May 18, 2019 at 5pm UK
 
Watford logo

6-0

Silva (26'), Jesus (38', 68'), De Bruyne (61'), Sterling (81', 87')
FT(HT: 2-0)

The Match

Match Report

Manchester City beat Watford 6-0 in the FA Cup final, with Raheem Sterling helping himself to a hat-trick, as they become the first English side to win a domestic treble.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of the 138th FA Cup final, as Manchester City cruised to a 6-0 victory over Watford at Wembley Stadium.

Team News

Manchester City top-scorer Sergio Aguero is left out of the starting XI for the FA Cup final against Watford as Riyad Mahrez retains his place.

Preview

Sports Mole previews the 138th FA Cup final, including team news and predicted lineups, as Manchester City go in search of a treble against Watford.

Head to Head
Mar 9, 2019 5.30pm
Dec 4, 2018 8pm
Jan 2, 2018 8pm
Man City
3-1
Watford
Sterling (1'), Kabasele (13' og.), Aguero (63')
Silva (24')
Gray (82')
Pereyra (83')
Build-up
General view of Manchester City's Etihad Stadium taken September 2018
Manchester City players fund fans' travel to FA Cup final
The move saw the players pay out for more than 50 buses, and was hailed as a "fantastic gesture" by the travelling supporters.
May 18, 16:26
Watford's Troy Deeney sees red on April 15, 2019
Troy Deeney hoping to make history with underdogs Watford
The 30-year-old is set to lead the Hertfordshire side out at Wembley on Saturday evening.
May 18, 02:39
Kevin De Bruyne warms up on May 12, 2019
Kevin De Bruyne: 'I don't feel sorry for Liverpool'
The Manchester City star hopes to help his side beat Watford in the final.
May 18, 02:36
Watford's Gerard Deulofeu celebrates scoring against Wolves in the FA Cup semi-final on April 7, 2019
FA Cup final: Five talking points ahead of Wembley showdown
Manchester City chase a domestic treble while Gerard Deulofeu carries the main threat for Watford.
May 17, 12:12
John Stones and Troy Deeney in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on December 4, 2018
Watford look to deny treble-chasing Manchester City history in FA Cup final
The two clubs do battle in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday.
May 17, 12:11
Watford midfielder Etienne Capoue pictured in April 2019
Etienne Capoue claims Manchester City are "best team ever"
The Watford midfielder said he would not be watching Saturday's FA Cup final if his team had not made it.
May 17, 09:09
Vincent Kompany celebrates his crucial goal during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on May 6, 2019
Vincent Kompany: 'Manchester City still hungry for more silverware'
City are on the verge of a domestic treble.
May 17, 09:04
Vincent Kompany celebrates with teammates after firing in the opener during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on May 6, 2019
How Manchester City could line up against Watford
Ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final between Manchester City and Watford, Sports Mole looks at how the Citizens could line up.
May 16, 16:49
Watford's Gerard Deulofeu celebrates scoring against Wolves in the FA Cup semi-final on April 7, 2019
How Watford could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how Watford could line up for Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium.
May 16, 16:49
Oleksandr Zinchenko during Man City training on March 11, 2019
Oleksandr Zinchenko looks ahead to "unbelievable" FA Cup final
The Ukrainian says it will be 'a dream' to play in the FA Cup final.
May 16, 07:56
Newport County's Padraig Amond celebrates scoring their second goal against Middlesbrough in the FA Cup on February 5, 2019
A look back at this season's FA Cup in numbers
Manchester City have scored 20 goals en route to their 11th final, while Watford will be playing in their second.
May 14, 06:20
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Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal34245582265677
2Manchester CityMan City33237380324876
3Liverpool34228475344174
4Aston Villa34206871502166
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs32186865491660
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd33165125150153
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle331551369541550
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham34139125463-948
9Chelsea32138116157447
10Bournemouth34129134960-1145
11Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton331111115254-244
12Wolverhampton WanderersWolves34127154654-843
13Fulham34126165054-442
14Crystal Palace34109154456-1239
15Brentford3498175259-735
16Everton34118153648-1233
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3479184260-1826
18Luton TownLuton3467214775-2825
19Burnley3458213769-3223
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd3437243392-5916


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