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A huge security operation is planned for the first all-Manchester FA Cup final to keep rival fans apart on the journey to Wembley and prevent a repeat of violent scenes 12 years ago.
National rail strikes mean the majority of the 90,000 sell-out crowd will travel by road in 10 days' time, with a convoy of 160 official coaches ferrying Manchester United and Manchester City fans to North London.
The two clubs have worked closely with the FA and safety groups to draw up detailed plans ensuring supporters leave from different points in Manchester and use designated red and blue service stations on the way to Wembley.
To minimise the risk of trouble, bus drivers will be told to make scheduled stops at specific services so fans cannot mix.
Supporters travelling by car will also be sent a match-pack advising them of the services assigned to their club, as well as directions to the respective fanzones at Wembley.
A huge security operation is planned for the first all-Manchester FA Cup final next month
Manchester City and Manchester United will go head-to-head in the FA Cup final on June 3
They have drawn up detailed plans ensuring supporters leave from different points in Manchester and use designated red and blue service stations on the way to Wembley
The kick-off time has already been brought
