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Alex Ferguson criticises FA Cup final kickoff time

Ferguson criticises FA Cup final kickoff time
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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is angered by the decision to change the FA Cup final's kickoff time.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has criticised the Football Association's decision to change the FA Cup final kickoff time.

Liverpool's match against Chelsea will commence at 5.15pm on Saturday, rather than the traditional 3.00pm, a move which has angered the Red Devils coach.

"They have changed the most prestigious cup competition in the world just to get an audience," Ferguson told BBC Sport.

"We owe so much to the revenue TV can bring that they dominate us. At least we have the last game of the season all played at the same time, that's vital."

The FA Cup is usually played after the Premier League season has concluded, but this season it will take place the weekend before the final round of games.

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