So, the first FA cup final at the new Wembley is finally here and as such, I'll give my pre-game thoughts:
Potentially, this could be a superb game of football been played by the top two teams in the country. However, games like this are often built up only for it to be a drab affair. But, the weather is good and should suit a good passing game.
I don't care really who wins, I'm just hoping for a good game. But I think, although Chelsea claim to be more hungry for it, Man U, I feel, may have the edge as their on a bit of a high going into the game knowing they have already won the biggest domestic prize.
Should Chelsea loose, would this be the end of Mourinho? £500m spent securing the League cup is not the return the board may expect - but they are in the very lucrative Champions league again next season (again), so all is not too bad.
Should Man U win, it may be the right time for Fergie to retire, leaving the club in a very good position - I know he wants another Champions League trophy, but he could spend 10 more years at Old Trafford and not get past the Semi's (and I think he knows that). If this is the case that he does go, I dread the next manager - he has got to be bloody good from the off.
Prediction - Man U to win after extra time.
And, please - no more penalty shoot-outs. It's not good for the nerves.