The FA are facing a logistical headache over scheduling the FA Cup final, with the Metropolitan Police refusing to sanction their preferred 5:30pm kick-off time on safety grounds.
Mail Sport has learned that the police have deemed the first ever all-Manchester Cup final on 3 June a high-risk fixture and will demand an earlier kick-off in talks with the FA due to take place later this week.
The FA's problem is compounded by a potential clash with the Derby at Epsom, which the Jockey Club have listed as being run at 4:30pm, but may now be brought forward.