The Manchester City manager criticised the league’s scheduling and said fans were ‘tired’ of watching his side

Crystal Palace take on Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday. It will be either the greatest or worst day of my life so far. The Eagles have been waiting for this moment since they were founded in 1905 (or 1861 depending on what history you follow).

Both clubs earned £1m for winning their semi-final ties. Quarter-final victors banked £450,000, while those who won in the fifth round were handed £225k. There was £120k up for grabs for winning in the fourth round, while the third round - the stage in which Palace and City entered - offered winners £115k.