Manchester City competes in Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final at Wembley this Saturday. Pep Guardiola can choose for the FA Cup finals There are several question marks around the lineup where Pep Guardiola can choose. Omar Marmoush has a strong case at Wembley. But should Kevin de Bruyne start on Saturday, too, if he does start with Erling Haaland? Starting with Wembley, there is a case and a case against DeBruen. But Manchester City clashed with Bournemouth’s Premier League match a few days after Wembley’s show. This may have obscured the decision of de Bruyne to begin the Crystal Palace.

Kevin de Bruyne was Manchester City's last 5-2 win over Crystal Palace.

Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 5-2 last month at Etihad. That day, their half-hour opening time dropped to Oliver Glasner's side 2 nils. It was Kevin de Bruyne who inspired his team to win the comeback that day. He scored and reversed the game with an advantage. So he has form with Saturday's opponent. It was an old-fashioned show when his team needed a team that day in Atihad. Can he do this again at Wembley? Of course, he can. But it's not a direct decision about whether de Bruyne will start the FA Cup final.

De Bruyne, like his teammates, wasn't at his best against Southampton in a draw with the Saints' Nil-All. For me, his teammates often postponed him in that game. Can Pep Guardiola have a chance to get De Bruyne’s teammates to ask for silver without him? It's a reality that city players have to face in three games. Although Guardiola is reluctant to open a club legend in Wembley exhibition, it would be a bold move.

De Bruin's upcoming Etihad farewell may see him not start the FA Cup final.

Manchester City played Bournemouth in Etihad after Saturday's FA Cup final. That game was a few days after the conflict in Crystal Palace. The first question is, can De Bruyne start back-to-back games at his age? The Bournemouth clash is crucial for Manchester City to bid for Champions League qualification. This will also be the last time De Bruyne has served as Manchester City player. Perhaps this could lead to Guardiola's team selection on Saturday. It remains to be seen.

At the beginning of the FA Cup final, there was a case and a case against De Bruyne. Maybe he would be saved for the conflict in Bournemouth, if in a Wembley emergency. This could give him a farewell to Etihad and give his teammates a chance to prove that they can perform on the big stage without legendary teammates. Because this is a reality, there are only three games now.