FA Cup Final: Guardiola Names 5 Man City Stars Who Could Miss United Cracker

• Pep Guardiola revealed at least five Man City players are injured ahead of the FA Cup final against United
• Jack Grealish and Kevin De Bruyne are both nursing injuries ahead of the Wembley Stadium encounter
• Man City are eyeing a historic treble this season and have already secured the Premier League title

Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has claimed as many as five players could miss the FA Cup final on Saturday, June 3.

City, who are chasing an unprecedented treble this season, having already secured this season's Premier League title.

The Citizens are scheduled to face off against rivals, Manchester United in the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium in what will be the first Manchester derby of the competition.

However, the English champions could be without at least five key players during the cracker.

According to Metro UK, the attacking duo of Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish are big doubts for the Saturday match.

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Guardiola: 5 players are injured

The same has since been confirmed by Guardiola, who claimed three other players are also injured ahead of the Man United meeting.

"We have four or five players with niggles, not big injuries, but they are injuries," the Man City boss said, via Metro UK.

"Ruben [Dias], Jack and Kevin couldn’t play. It is what it is. I think they will be ready but it’s hard to get ready in training. That’s why I had to see the players who played today," he added.

Guardiola made the revelation shortly after City were stunned 1-0 by Brentford on the final day of the season.

Sky Sports reported that Thomas Frank's Bees beat the EPL champions through Ethan Pinnock's goal but missed out on European qualification.

Rooney predicts FA Cup final

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Wayne Rooney has backed Man United to beat City in the FA Cup final on Saturday, June 3, at Wembley Stadium.

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However, the English legend has contended the Red Devils would need 'to cheat a bit' if they are to stand a chance against Guardiola's charges.

While City are guaranteed to dominate possession, Rooney wants to see the United forwards create some riddles for the champs to unravel.