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Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against Wigan on April 17, 2013
Alan Shearer: 'Roberto Mancini rumours cost Manchester City FA Cup'
Alan Shearer believes that the reports circulating about manager Roberto Mancini cost Manchester City the FA Cup.
May 13, 05:05
Wigan Athletic players celebrate on the pitch after beating Manchester City to win the FA Cup on May 11, 2013
Roger Espinoza 'overwhelmed' by FA Cup win
Wigan Athletic defender Roger Espinoza admits that he is overwhelmed by the team's FA Cup triumph against Manchester City.
May 13, 01:09
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against Wigan on April 17, 2013
Roberto Mancini critical of Manchester City press team
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini attacks the club's communications team for failing to stop speculation over his future at Eastlands.
May 12, 23:12
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez lifts the FA Cup trophy after his side's victory over Manchester City on May 11, 2013
Dave Whelan: 'Roberto Martinez might stay with Wigan Athletic'
Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan thinks that Roberto Martinez "might just stay" with the club at the end of this season.
May 12, 11:03
David Platt
David Platt: Roberto Mancini reports were "not ideal" before FA Cup final
Manchester City assistant manager David Platt says that reports surrounding the future of Roberto Mancini were "not ideal" before their FA Cup final defeat to Wigan Athletic.
May 12, 08:16
Gareth Barry
Gareth Barry: 'We can't blame defeat on Roberto Mancini speculation'
Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry feels that he and his teammates can't blame their FA Cup Final defeat to Wigan Athletic on speculation regarding manager Roberto Mancini's future.
May 12, 03:30
Dave Whelan
Dave Whelan admits FA Cup final surprise
Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan admits his surprise after his side beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final.
May 11, 20:24
Wigan's Ben Watson celebrates scoring the winning goal in the FA Cup Final on May 11, 2013
Gary Caldwell: 'FA Cup win boosts survival chances'
Gary Caldwell says that winning the FA Cup is a huge achievement for a club like Wigan Athletic and is confident of Premier League survival.
May 11, 20:10
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini during the FA Cup Final on May 11, 2013
Roberto Mancini: "I will still be here next season"
Roberto Mancini claims that he will still be the manager of Manchester City, despite recent speculation.
May 11, 19:50
Wigan players celebrate winning the 2013 FA Cup on May 11, 2013
Callum McManaman "made up" with FA Cup win
Callum McManaman admits that he is in disbelief at Wigan Athletic's FA Cup win.
May 11, 19:47
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez and Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the FA Cup Final on May 11, 2013
Roberto Martinez: Wigan Athletic were "magnificent"
Roberto Martinez heaps praise on his Wigan Athletic players for their FA Cup win.
May 11, 19:33
Shaun Maloney
Shaun Maloney hails "outstanding" Callum McManaman
Callum McManaman receives praise from his Wigan Athletic teammate Shaun Maloney for his performance during the FA Cup final.
May 11, 19:26

The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole takes a closer look at Wigan's historic FA Cup final win over Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

Match Report

Ben Watson comes off the bench to win the FA Cup for Wigan Athletic at the expense of favourites Manchester City.

Live Commentary

Sports Mole's minute-by-minute report of Wigan Athletic's historic FA Cup final triumph over Manchester City.

HT Report

Manchester City and Wigan Athletic play out a 0-0 draw during the opening 45 minutes of the FA Cup final.

Team News

Costel Pantilimon loses his place in the Manchester City starting lineup to Joe Hart for today's FA Cup final against Wigan Athletic.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup final between Manchester City and Wigan Athletic.

Head to Head
Jan 16, 2012 8pm
Sep 10, 2011 3pm
Mar 5, 2011 3pm
Man City
1-0
Wigan
Silva (38')
Richards (17'), Barry (32'), Kompany (56')

Caldwell (45')
Build-up
A frustrated Joe Hart waves to fans after the final whistle on November 21, 2012
Roberto Mancini explains Joe Hart inclusion
Roberto Mancini explains his reasoning behind picking Joe Hart over Costel Pantilimon for the FA Cup final.
May 11, 17:10
Maicon congratulates James Milner after scoring his team's second goal against Wigan on November 28, 2012
James Milner: 'We all want to play in FA Cup final'
Manchester City midfielder James Milner says that every player at the club is keen to play in the FA Cup final later today.
May 11, 12:18
City boss Roberto Mancini in the dugout against Sunderland on Boxing Day 2012
Roberto Mancini fears Manchester City sacking
Roberto Mancini says that he could still be sacked by Manchester City even if he wins the FA Cup.
May 11, 07:22
Gareth Barry
Gareth Barry excited by FA Cup final
Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry admits his excitement ahead of the FA Cup final against Wigan Athletic on Saturday.
May 10, 18:07
City boss Roberto Mancini smiles at the final whistle after a win over United on April 8, 2013
Roberto Mancini: FA Cup final "important"
Roberto Mancini says that winning the FA Cup is vital for Manchester City to salvage something from their season.
May 10, 13:51
Maicon congratulates James Milner after scoring his team's second goal against Wigan on November 28, 2012
James Milner wants trophy momentum
James Milner wants Manchester City to make it three trophies in three years by beating Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup final on Saturday.
May 10, 07:35
City's Yaya Toure celebrates after a goal against Chelsea on February 24, 2013
Yaya Toure fit for FA Cup final
Yaya Toure says that he is fit for the FA Cup final on Saturday.
May 10, 07:28
Manchester City forward Edin Dzeko scores the first goal of his side's match with Liverpool on February 3, 2013
Edin Dzeko expects tough FA Cup final
Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko believes that Wigan Athletic will provide tough opposition in Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium.
May 10, 00:52
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez prior to kick off in the FA Cup semi final match against Millwall on April 13, 2013
Roberto Martinez: 'FA Cup win wouldn't make up for relegation'
Roberto Martinez insists that an FA Cup win would only be satisfying if Wigan Athletic remain in the Premier League.
May 9, 13:09
Wigan players congratulate Gary Caldwell after his opener against Southampton on February 2, 2013
Gary Caldwell: 'We can stay up and win FA Cup'
Wigan Athletic defender Gary Caldwell believes that his side can win their final three games of the season to stay up and win the FA Cup.
May 9, 05:38
Dave Whelan
Dave Whelan: 'Survival more important than FA Cup final'
Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan insists that Premier League survival is more important than Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City.
May 8, 19:46
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


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