Speaking to Sportskeeda, Paul Merson said: "The end of the 2023/24 Premier League campaign went as planned, as Manchester City became champions for the fourth successive season — a league record.
"Much like the end of the league campaign, I can't see any drama in the Man City vs Manchester United clash. Shocks have happened in FA Cup finals over the years, but I can't see anything but a Man City win here.
"Even Man United fans wouldn't make a case for their side to come out on top here — such is the gulf of class between the two sides. In terms of expecting a contest, there's absolutely nothing to look forward to.
"Man City are too good a team to slack off and show up to the game hungover from their title celebrations. They are a well-oiled machine and their mentality is phenomenal, I couldn't talk highly enough of them.
"A few years ago, Man United always had the counter-attacking threat to cause Man City problems, and they got a handful of results over their local rivals, but this time around, I give them no chance."
Merson's prediction: Man City 3–0 Man United
Man City managed to secure back-to-back wins to finish their 2023/24 Premier League campaign on a high note after a turbulent season.
Still, the Red Devils head into Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley as the underdogs and it will be up to Erik ten Hag to come up with something.
