Chelsea FC and Manchester City FC clash in the FA Cup final on Saturday afternoon.

A victory would see Manchester City lift their eighth FA Cup trophy, matching Chelsea’s historical tally.

Chelsea’s season depends on this final

Chelsea FC have endured a difficult campaign and currently sit ninth in the Premier League table.

Winning the FA Cup would secure European football and salvage their season.

Poor recent form remains worrying

Chelsea have won just one of their last six matches across all competitions.

In addition, BTTS landed in only two of their last 10 games.

Manchester City arrive in excellent form

Manchester City FC are unbeaten in their last nine matches in all competitions.

Pep Guardiola’s side continue to look dominant ahead of the final.

Total dominance in recent H2Hs

Manchester City are unbeaten in the last 13 meetings against Chelsea:

• 10 wins
• 3 draws

Nine of those victories came with clean sheets.

Guardiola facing selection decisions

Manager Pep Guardiola could restore Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku to the starting lineup.

Phil Foden also impressed recently with two assists against Crystal Palace.

Chelsea team news

Interim manager Calum McFarlane faces a huge challenge against arguably the strongest team in England.

Possible returning players

Pedro Neto, Alejandro Garnacho and Robert Sanchez have all returned to training and could feature.

Chelsea vs Manchester City key stats

Match facts

• Manchester City are unbeaten in nine matches
• Chelsea have won only one of their last six games
• City are unbeaten in 13 consecutive H2Hs against Chelsea
• BTTS landed in only two of Chelsea’s last 10 matches
• Nine of City’s last 10 wins over Chelsea came to nil

Prediction and betting analysis

Manchester City look clear favourites based on current form, squad quality and recent H2H dominance.

Chelsea’s attacking struggles also strengthen the case for a comfortable City victory.

Hot tip

• Correct score: 0-3