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The Watford team that Javi Gracia is expected to name against Man City in the FA Cup final

The big day has finally arrived as Watford prepare for their first FA Cup final in 35 years.

Of course the challenge of facing Manchester City is massive, but hopes are high for Javi Gracia's side who are keen to cause an upset at Wembley Stadium.

Thankfully, Gracia is boosted by the availability of Jose Holebas for the clash at Wembley.

Man City boss Pep Guardiola makes big claim about Watford and Javi Gracia ahead of FA Cup final  

The full-back was sent off in the final Premier League game of the season against West Ham, but has his dismissal rescinded, meaning that he'll be eligible to play against Man City.

Watford are also expected to have Gerard Deulofeu available after recovering from a dead leg.

It's likely that Javi Gracia will named a largely unchanged side from the team that started against the Hammers, with one notable change.

That change is a place in the starting line-up for Heurelho Gomes.

The clash could be the veteran goalkeeper's final game for the Hornets, and after seeing the team through to the final it's expected that he'll be rewarded with a start in place of number one stopper Ben Foster.

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What a send off that would be for Gomes if he was to guide Watford to FA Cup glory before hanging up his gloves.

Expected Watford team to face Man City: Heurelho Gomes, Kiko Femenia, Christian Kabasele, Craig Cathcart, Jose Holebas, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Etienne Capoue, Will Hughes, Roberto Pereyra, Gerard Deulofeu, Troy Deeney.

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