The premier league is over and the race down to the wire has also effectively come to an end with one winner- Manchester City. It is fair to say that the end of the premier league has given the players ample time to rest until they are called upon once more. For Manchester City, they would note that they have unfinished business despite not being in any European competition. The FA Cup final match would be a game which would test them for the final time this season. They would hope to add one more trophy to their belt and secure what would be called the domestic treble.
Manchester City
When Brighton scored their first goal on the last day of the league, it seemed that everything would go wrong. However, Manchester City's quick response to that goal would have settled at the nerves which were rising in that game. They are now the champions of England having defended their throne. Now, they would have to face Watford in a crucial FA Cup final. Winning this competition would surely feel like icing on the cake for Manchester City and they would be looking forward to its outcome. However, they would realize that Watford is not pushovers.
Watford
To get to the final of the FA Cup, you must have passed so many hurdles. This is exactly what Watford has gone through in this competition. Having finished mid-table in the league, they would wish to win the FA Cup. This cup might also offer a straight part into the Europa League next season which would surely boost the club's revenues. However, to achieve this, they would have to go through a stubborn Manchester City who would be looking to add one more trophy under their belt. To win, Watford would need to be focused for 90 minutes of the match. It is difficult but not impossible.
Form
The form of both teams could play a part and if it does, it is clear that Manchester City holds an advantage. Manchester City has won all six games that they have faced in recent times making them one of the best teams in the world. It also makes the prospect of facing them very scary and intimidating. They would be looking to extend their winning streak until their very last game of the season which would surely be the FA Cup final.
Watford, on the other hand, has won just once in the last six games they have played. The remaining matches have ended in four losses and a single draw. Watford has not won a game in their last four matches which they have played and it promises to get even worse. If they are to pull off a shocker here, they would have to get their act together and perform well. That is really the only way to beat Manchester City.
The FA Cup final has all come down to this game. May the best team win at the end of the day.
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