FA Cup - The Manchester Derby

19 December 2011

Watch Manchester City vs Manchester United live on Setanta Sports

Watch the world oldest and best known domestic knock out football competition in the world this January as one of England’s biggest rivalries meet in the FA Cup third round.

FA Cup defending champions Manchester City host 2010/11 Premier League winners Manchester United in the FA Cup 3rd round.

With progression into the 4th round plus bragging rights at stake this match up proves to be one of the most significant games of the season. So far this season the two Manchester teams have met twice; kicking off the season in the FA Community Shield as Manchester United overcame a 2 goal half time deficit to win 3-2 in one of the greatest comebacks in the Community Shields history. The second meeting saw Manchester City thrashing United in their own home ground Old Trafford 6-1.

With United looking to rectify their humiliating defeat and City in search of their first piece of silverware of the season, and defend their FA Cup crown their truly is everything to play for.

Catch all the action live on Setanta from 23:55EDT on January 8th 2012.

The FA Cup is England’s annual knockout football competition; the competition features every team in England from the top amateur sides to the best in the Premier League.

Key FA Cup Dates:
3rd Round - January 7th 2012 (EPL & Championship teams join)
4th Round - January 28th 2012
5th Round - February 18th 2012
Quarter Finals - March 17th 2012
Semi-Finals - April 14 & 15th 2012
Final* - May 5th 2012

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