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FA Cup final: When is Watford v Man City, where can I watch it and is there VAR?

Watford have sealed their spot in the FA Cup final against Manchester City, after overcoming Wolves in a brilliant semi-final at Wembley.

The Hornets trailed by two goals heading into the latter stages, following goals from Matt Doherty and Raul Jimenez, but the tide turned with just 11 minutes remaining.

Substitute Gerard Deulofeu scored a fantastic curling effort to give Javi Gracia's side hope and the turnaround was complete in the dying moments, as Troy Deeney was awarded a penalty after Leander Dendoncker's foul and smashed home from the spot.

In extra time, Deulofeu struck again with a brilliant charge forward before tucking past John Ruddy to complete a fantastic comeback.

Fans will now look ahead to the final next month and we have all the details you need below.

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When and where will it be held?

The final will be played at Wembley on Saturday 18 May 2019 with the kick-off time still to be decided.  Last year’s final started at 5:15pm.

Where can I watch it?

The FA Cup final will be broadcast live on BBC, as it has been since the 1937 clash between Sunderland and Preston North End.

Fans can tune into BBC1 or watch via BBC iPlayer to soak up the action. Alternatively, you can also catch the FA Cup final on BT Sport.

Can I get tickets to the FA Cup final?

Tickets usually go on sale from respective club sites when allocations are confirmed in April.

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Will VAR be used?

VAR has been a somewhat controversial aspect of the competition this season due to its inconsistent implementation. That said it The Video Assistant Referee will be consulted for the FA Cup final, with big screens around the stadium showing decisions if they are overturned.

VAR's decision will be announced on the big screen before a replay is shown.

Can Watford get into Europe?

Yes. If Watford beat Manchester City in the final, Watford will secure a spot in next season's Europa League group stages. However, this spot will not be awarded to the Hornets if they fail to overcome Pep Guardiola's side.

Should City win, that Europa League spot would instead be awarded to whoever finishes seventh in the Premier League - but that side would have to start in the early qualifying rounds.

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