Manchester United are apparently frontrunners in the race for Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana after Chelsea pulled out of the race.
29.05.2023 - 13:11 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Despite being on the losing side, Alan Pardew is often the first person who springs to mind when remembering the 2016 FA Cup final.
The former Crystal Palace manager's premature touchline jig following Jason Puncheon’s 78th-minute opener will never be forgotten. Manchester United would fight back, with Juan Mata equalising just moments later.
Boyhood Red Jesse Lingard stole the headlines by thumping home a stoppage-time winner. By the time Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick lifted the trophy, United fans were already in party mode.
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It is hard to believe that fixture took place over seven years ago and it remains the last time United won the competition. However, fast forward to the present and Erik ten Hag’s side have the chance to reclaim the FA Cup crown.
Pep Guardiola’s treble-chasing side from across the city present a daunting challenge but United could end their hopes of matching their historic 1999 haul. Ahead of the clash, MEN Sport have taken a look back at the starting line-up from that eventful afternoon at Wembley in May 2016 and looked at where they are now.
David de Gea
One of three players from that line-up still on the books at Old Trafford, De Gea is set to start the final on Sunday. Saving a penalty from Aleksandar Mitrovic at the weekend will serve as an ideal confidence boost should the game be decided by spot-kicks.
Antonio Valencia
The right-back announced his retirement in 2021 after a brief stint for Mexican outfit Querétaro. Still keeping tabs on United, Valencia was spotted mingling with supporters inside Old Trafford at the recent clash with Aston Villa.
Chris Smalling
Smalling was, at times, ridiculed during
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