Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport football reporter at Joie Stadium

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It's been a slow burner so far, hasn't really sparked into life on the pitch with neither goalkeeper called into action as yet.

Chido Obi hits one from a tight angle at the near post. It's not a bad effort but he can't get it on target.

Good defending from Manchester United to deny Floyd Samba the chance to get a shot away.

The Manchester United fans are appealing for a penalty, they think the ball came off a hand in the box but the referee says no.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport Manchester United reporter

In the semi-final against Crystal Palace, Manchester United goalkeeper Cameron Byrne-Hughes made an unforced error and that turned into a pretty shaky performance.

Byrne-Hughes is normally pretty reliable. He has to make sure that small mistake in clearing the ball straight against a Manchester City forward doesn't develop into anything more.

Cries of "shooooot" from the home fans and Dante Headley obliges with a curling effort from the edge of the penalty box.

In the end it's a straightforward catch for Cameron Byrne-Hughes.

Both senior bosses with their eyes on this one...

Adam Virgo
Former Brighton captain on BBC iPlayer

It's always a very, very special trophy this to so many players who come up through the ranks - whatever level they then go on to play.

Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport football reporter at Joie Stadium

Some sort of bright yellow spherical object is appearing in the Manchester sky above Joie Stadium.

Not sure what it is, we don't get to see it too often in these parts.

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The ball is pulled back by Ryan McAidoo close to the byeline, he's looking for Teddie Lamb but it's a packed penalty area and United are able to squirm the ball away.

A looping ball into the box from Amir Ibragimov on the right is met by the head of Chido Obi but his effort is over the bar.

Strange weather conditions in Manchester tonight with one side of the pitch bathed in sunshine after that downpour earlier on.

Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport football reporter at Joie Stadium

Fresh off his fabulous showing against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Wednesday night, City midfielder Phil Foden has just taken his seat near to us here in the press box.

Adam Virgo
Former Brighton captain on BBC iPlayer

Brilliant play from Manchester United. I think it's going to be a good battle in both wide areas. The full-backs are going to have to time their challenges well.

Risky play from Manchester United as goalkeeper Cameron Byrne-Hughes is put under pressure but they just about get away with it.

They go up the other end and win a corner.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport Manchester United reporter

I was told by a Manchester City official earlier that tonight's game was a sell-out.

If so, a good number have not turned up.

A lot of empty seats in the City area.

Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport football reporter at Joie Stadium

We've seen the United first-team staff around and it is understood City boss Pep Guardiola is at the Joie Stadium too, keeping a close eye on proceedings along with his coaching staff.

An early 'let him know you're there' challenge on Chido Obi earns Manchester United a free-kick.

Off we go. Bragging rights, and a trophy, up for grabs.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport Manchester United reporter

Amir Ibragimov is an influential figure in this Manchester United side.

The midfielder has missed most of the season with a broken foot but has recovered at just the right time.

Ibragimov was selected for Russia's squad for forthcoming friendlies against Egypt, Burkina Faso and Ethiopia earlier this week.

It will be fascinating to see if he accepts. He is also eligible for England.