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What time is FA Cup Final kick-off and which TV channel is Manchester City vs Watford on?

The FA Cup final used to be the biggest date in the football calendar.

That may not strictly be the case anymore, but it's still a huge occasion.

Today sees Manchester City take on Watford at Wembley for the oldest prize on football.

Here's everything you need to know.

What time is kick-off?

The final kicks off at 5pm.

What TV channel is it on?

There are two options for your viewing pleasure. You can either watch on BBC1 and BT Sport 2.

BBC's coverage goes pretty much throughout the afternoon, starting in earnest at 3.55pm. BT's coverage starts at 4pm.

What is the team news?

The Premier League champions have few injury concerns to concern themselves with.

Kevin de Bruyne is in contention to start after coming on against Brighton last weekend. Fernandinho could also be fit enough to feature after being sidelined since late April.

Claudio Bravo and Benjamin Mendy remain the only long-term absentees.

Kevin De Bruyne (PA)

Watford expect to have semi-final Gerard Deulofeu back after the Spaniard suffered a dead leg last week.

Jose Holebas will also be available having had his suspension overturned following a red card against West Ham. Tom Cleverley is available for selection, but Sebastian Prodl and Domingos Quina are out injured.

Likely Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker, Kompany, Laporte, Zinchenko, De Bruyne, Fernandinho, Silva, Bernardo, Aguero, Sterling.

LIkely Watford XI: Gomes, Janmaat, Cathcart, Mariappa, Holebas, Femenia, Doucoure, Capoue, Hughes, Pereyra, Deeney

Who are the favourites?

Man City: 1/5

Watford: 13/1

Draw: 13/2

Who are the referees?

Kevin Friend is taking charge of the Wembley final, with Constantine Hatzidakis​ and Matthew Wilkes his assistants and Graham Scott his fourth official.

Video Assistant Referee will be Andre Mariner, with Harry Lennard acting as VAR assistant.

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