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      Will the FA Cup final go to extra-time or does it go straight to penalties?

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      WEMBLEY will host the Manchester derby in the FA Cup Final TODAY. Manchester City won yet another Premier League title while Manchester United endured a horrid season, finishing 8th – their lowest in the Premier League era.It’s the Manchester derby at Wembley in the FA Cup finalWill FA Cup final go to extra-time or penalties?The FA Cup has seen a few changes over recent seasons.Replays were scrapped in order to put at ease the teams competing under a hectic football schedule.However, extra time has remained.So if the Manchester derby ends in a draw after 90 minutes of action, both sides will remain on the pitch for at least another 30 minutes.Penalties, like usual, will only be needed if the game is still drawn after the full 120 minutes.The last time extra-time and penalties was needed was in 2022 when Liverpool beat Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea after a 0-0 draw.That was the first time the showpiece final had gone to penalties since 2006 – with Liverpool also victorious in that game after a 3-3 draw with West Ham.Most read in Football More

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      Fans say ‘Ten Hag has got his aura back’ amid claims Man City were leaked FAKE Man Utd FA Cup final line-up

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans went into meltdown amid claims their FA Cup final line-up was leaked.But in a twist worthy of a Wembley showpiece the team that was doing the rounds proved to be incorrect.Has Erik ten Hag pulled off an FA Cup final trick?Credit: GettyMarcus Rashford will play from the startCredit: ReutersNow, some fans are even saying the leak was a ploy orchestrated by Erik ten Hag to confuse Manchester City.Team news being revealed ahead of time has been a problem for United this season.So fans were fuming when it was suggested Rasmus Hojlund, who started the last two matches on the bench, would play ahead of Marcus Rashford.It was also claimed that Sofyan Amrabat got the nod over Casemiro.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSUnited influencer Mark Goldbridge claimed to have seen the XI YESTERDAY.He wrote: “Leaking the team the night before is a bit week tbh (to be honest).”Yes players are leaking it but doesn’t mean journalists have to. “Many of us know the leaked one since yesterday lunchtime but understand it’s a cup final ffs.”Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut United’s official team announcement featured Rashford and Amrabat – meaning the leaks were either false or a deliberate red herring.One fan tweeted: “Ten Hag got his Aura back.”Who could be Man Utd’s next manager after Ten Hag?Another added: “Did ten hag fake a lineup???”A third posted: “Ten Hag putting out one last pump fake before he goes out.”Casemiro was meant to be on the bench today but was replaced by Willy Kambwala in a dramatic late twist.United face an uphill task this afternoon against the Premier League champions.But it is unlikely that veteran boss Pep Guardiola will be knocked out of stride by a social media line-up.And Ten Hag is expected to lose his job even if he wins this afternoon. More

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      Erik ten Hag breaks silence on axe rumours after club fails to back him before Cup final and insists ‘it’s not about me’

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      ERIK TEN HAG broke his silence as he faced questions on rumours of his imminent sacking. The Manchester United boss is set to be sacked regardless of the outcome in the FA Cup final.Erik ten Hag addressed the rumours of his likely sacking as Manchester United bossCredit: GettyThe Red Devils face rivals Manchester City at Wembley.And quizzed by the BBC how much the strong talk about his possible exit affected the preparation for the crunch clash, Ten Hag was clear.He defiantly said: “[It has] not.”I am focused on the game and the team.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”I don’t talk about my future.”It’s not about me, it’s about the team and winning the cup.”The Dutchman heads into the FA Cup final off the back of an eighth-placed finish – United’s lowest position in Premier League history. SunSport revealed he expects to be relieved of his duties at Old Trafford – even if they spring a major surprise against Pep Guardiola’s winning machine. Most read in FA CupBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTen Hag added: “Two years after each other we’re in the final but this year we want to win. “The mood is very good, strong spirit, strong belief, a tough opponent and we have to give everything we have, sacrifice, suffer but be brave and let them suffer as well.All 16 of Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd signings ranked”We have to be on the front foot and be aggressive. It’s about mentality. “If we have a strong belief and are brave then you have the opportunity. We had the opportunity last year but didn’t take it.”There was a last-minute change to the Manchester United squad after the team news came out at 2pm.Casemiro was initially named among the substitutes but was then withdrawn from the bench with Willy Kambwala brought in.Ten Hag’s five worst defeatsERIK TEN HAG has suffered some heavy defeats during his tenure as Manchester United manager.
      5. Copenhagen 4-3 Man Utd, November 2023
      The damaging defeat saw the Red Devils dumped out of the Champions League.
      4. Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth, December 2023
      It was the first time the Cherries had ever won at Old Trafford with the players being booed off.
      3. Brentford 4-0 Man Utd, August 2022
      Perhaps a sign of things to come, in Ten Hag’s second Premier League game, his side was dismantled by the Bees.
      2. Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd, May 2024
      The heavy defeat to the Eagles saw the Dutchman edge ever closer to the sack.
      1. Liverpool 7-0 Man Utd, March 2023
      Man Utd were embarrassed at the hands of their bitter rivals as they crumbled at Anfield as it was the club’s worst defeat in 92 years.

      Ten Hag explained the Brazilian’s absence: “Casemiro is not 100 per cent and in that space around Phil Foden we need a strong defence.”Earlier on, a bombshell interview in Holland dropped just hours before the Cup final.In it, the Red Devils boss insists he wants to help rebuild the club.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe also criticised pundits and fans who have “no sense of reality” regarding the state of the Old Trafford club.However, the candidates are already being lined up to replace Ten Hag – including former coach and Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna. More

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      Man Utd team CHANGED as key man pulls up with late injury after FA Cup final XI named

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been forced into a late change to their team for the FA Cup final.Casemiro is no longer in the matchday squad after being named on the bench by Erik ten Hag.Casemiro has been forced out of the FA Cup final with a late injuryCredit: GettyThe Brazilian had been named on the bench before being replaced by Willy KambwalaThe midfielder has been forced out due to a “late injury issue” less than an hour before kick-off.Instead, young defender Willy Kambwala has replaced the Brazilian amongst the substitutes.Casemiro had already been dropped from the starting line-up by Ten Hag.After deputising at centre-back due to injuries elsewhere, he made way for the returning Raphael Varane.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSThe Frenchman had been out injured since April with a muscle injury.During that time, Varane, who will leave the club this summer, has missed 11 matches for the Red Devils.Casemiro has made 32 appearances during his second season at Old Trafford, scoring five goals.However, the 32-year-old has come in for criticism for his performances after struggling during his time playing as a defender.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAs well as Varane coming in for Casemiro, Marcus Rashford also comes into the team.The forward replaced Amad Diallo on Ten Hag’s team-sheet after being left out of England’s Euro 2024 squad.How Man Utd can beat Man City in FA Cup finalGareth Southgate opted not to include Rashford in his provisional 33-man squad for this summer’s tournament.United are aiming to avenge their loss to Manchester City in last season’s final.A win for the Red Devils will also secure a spot in the Europa League and avoid missing out on Europe for the first time since 2014. More

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      Man Utd stars head off for FA Cup final with one big-money signing desperate to break his dreaded ‘Curse of Wembley’

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      MASON MOUNT will be desperate to break the dreaded “curse of Wembley” at this afternoon’s FA Cup final.Manchester United will do all they can to stop local rivals City from securing the double in a mouthwatering clash.Mason Mount will be desperate to break the dreaded ‘curse of Wembley’ at todays FA Cup finalCredit: GettyMount has made six appearances at Wembley and lost all six timesCredit: GettyMan Utd head to Wembley to face local rivals Man City at the FA Cup finalThe Mason Mount Wembley “curse” reflects back to the ex-Chelsea midifelder’s apparent bad luck when he played at the iconic stadium.Mount has suffered a number of defeats both for club and country including a notable penalty shootout defeat to Liverpool in the 2022 FA Cup final.In the shootout, the 25-year-old player missed leading to sudden death. Kostas Tsimikas then had the opportunity to step up and secure the trophy for the Reds.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Red Devils star was also in the losing side of the 2020 and 2021 FA Cup finals as well as the 2022 Carabao Cup final and suffered another defeat with his former side Derby in 2019.Mount has lost six finals at Wembley, four of which have come as a Chelsea player.The England international is also on the hunt to grab his first goal at Wembley having failed to find the back of the next in all six appearances.Having come up the ranks in Chelsea’s academy, Mount broke through into the senior side in 2017.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThen successful loan spells at Vitesse and Derby County saw himself become a key man under Frank Lampard.But last summer he left Stamford Bridge for Old Trafford for £60million which angered a lot of Blues fans.Ten Hag’s six worst defeats as Man Utd managerHowever his debut season for the Red Devils has been plagued with injury – limiting him to just 19 appearances and one goal this campaign.Mount’s Wembley record
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      Erik ten Hag savagely trolled by WWE commentator amid claims Man Utd boss will be axed even if he wins FA Cup final

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      ERIK TEN HAG cannot catch a break at the moment.The Manchester United manager is trying to prepare for the daunting task of facing Pep Guardiola’s Premier League champions.Erik ten Hag’s future has been the subject of constant speculationCredit: GettyWade Barrett could not resist aiming a dig at the United bossCredit: GettyAnd if facing noisy neighbours Manchester City at Wembley is not enough to worry about, the drumbeat over him losing his job is growing deafening.It has been claimed that Ten Hag will be axed even if he WINS this afternoon, with United needing to shell out £9million in compensation.The Dutchman, 54, claims United want to rebuild with him at the helm.But even WWE commentator Wade Barrett seems to know something Ten Hag does not.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs The Bloodline made their way into the ring on Smackdown, the British announcer aimed a cheeky dig at the under-fire tactician.Barrett said: “Paul Heyman is basically The Bloodline’s answer to Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag. “He’s still got a job, but for how much longer?”The WWE rumour mill suggests Heyman could soon be kicked out of The Bloodline in favour of Solo Sikoa.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMauricio Pochettino, Thomas Frank, Kieran McKenna and Thomas Tuchel are emerging as the main contenders to take over at Old Trafford.Ten Hag will be packing his bags and fleeing the UK within 24 hours of the final whistle.Ten Hag’s six worst defeats as Man Utd managerWhen he was asked about sitting down to do a season’s review with Sir Jim Ratcliffe after the final, his response was telling.Ten Hag said: “No, we already did that and on Sunday I will go on holiday. I think I deserve it.”In 2015 Barrett mocked former United star Wayne Rooney which led to the club legend slapping him in the face.Ten Hag’s five worst defeatsERIK TEN HAG has suffered some heavy defeats during his tenure as Manchester United manager.
      5. Copenhagen 4-3 Man Utd, November 2023
      The damaging defeat saw the Red Devils dumped out of the Champions League.
      4. Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth, December 2023
      It was the first time the Cherries had ever won at Old Trafford with the players being booed off.
      3. Brentford 4-0 Man Utd, August 2022
      Perhaps a sign of things to come, in Ten Hag’s second Premier League game, his side was dismantled by the Bees.
      2. Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd, May 2024
      The heavy defeat to the Eagles saw the Dutchman edge ever closer to the sack.
      1. Liverpool 7-0 Man Utd, March 2023
      Man Utd were embarrassed at the hands of their bitter rivals as they crumbled at Anfield as it was the club’s worst defeat in 92 years. More

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      Doomed Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag fights back and claims pundits and fans have ‘no sense of reality’ after horror season

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      ERIK TEN HAG has hit back at his critics amid claims the Manchester United boss is on the brink of the sack.The Dutchman is set to be walking out the door even if the Red Devils beat Man City at the FA Cup final today.Erik ten Hag has hit back at pundits ‘who attack him to look better’Credit: GettyTen Hag is set to be sacked despite if United beat Man City at the FA Cup final todayCredit: GettyUnited’s dismal season is set to cost Ten Hag his job as reports on Friday revealed the 54-year-old will be sacked this weekend.The ex-Ajax man claimed the reason for the slack he has been getting this term is because people see United as an “easy prey”.Ten Hag told Dutch outlet Voetbal International: “The pundits in England want to score, they want to show they are worth the money, and for that Manchester United is an easy prey.”It’s the biggest club in England and possibly in the world. The club is either loved or hated, there is no in-between. READ MORE ON MAN UTD”So when things go bad, they all start talking and talking with very big words.”All this negativism from these so called experts who don’t have the capability to analyse something with facts, but who prefer to attack people to make themselves look better.”And these same people were the ones who gave me a pat on the back last year. “Last year I was able to walk on water, this year I am the worst manager in the Premier League!”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd fans quickly responded on social media to say “this is full blown war”.While another added: “No truer words Erik, you won my heart.”How Man Utd can beat Man City in FA Cup finalTen Hag, who arrived at Old Trafford in 2022, led the Red Devils to a third-place finish and EFL Cup glory in his first season at the club.But has been unable to build upon that success this term, with United recording their lowest-ever Premier League finish.But in a blast at those who still expect more, he said: “Manchester United won the league for the last time in 2013, 11 years ago. But, still, they expect us to win every game while competing at the top. This club is not ready for that.“We were supposed to start building something and we made the first steps last year, but then you find out how big this club is and that nobody is ever satisfied.”Within the club people were satisfied, but outside the club there was noise by saying I won only the Carabao Cup, lost the FA Cup Final and finished third. Well, then you have no sense of reality. Other clubs had a much better squad.”Amid rumours that United chiefs are ready to move on from Ten Hag the Dutch boss has now claimed the owners “told him directly” that they want to “rebuild with him”.He continued: “They said they want to change everything and that they want to rebuild with me. This is what they told me directly.”Let me be clear. It has been bad. It has been crap. But despite everything, we are going to play an FA Cup final.”READ MORE SUN STORIESUnited have been hit with a number of injuries from the start of the season and saw their defence in particular suffer, which Ten Hag blamed for their poor performance.Ten Hag added: “The injuries have been really crazy. Not long ago I had to start my 15th different centre back duo of the season. I have had 33 different defensive lines this season.”Pundits’ verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future?
      Michael Owen – He has to go
      “He cannot, simply cannot, manage this team next season. He’s not good enough.”
      Teddy Sheringham – Might stay if he wins Cup but should go
      “If United win the FA Cup, he could stay. But, for me, changes are needed and United need to get it done sooner than later.”
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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      I was banned for ten years for alleged spot-fixing in the FA Cup, Lucas Paqueta should get a 40-year ban if he’s guilty

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      FORMER non-league star Kynan Isaac called on the FA to smash Lucas Paqueta with a 40-YEAR ban for alleged spot-fixing.Isaac was banned for ten years in October 2022 after being found guilty by football’s ruling body of deliberately getting himself booked in an FA Cup tie.Kynan Isaac reveals he got depressed after his ban ‘but nobody from the PFA or FA got in touch to see how I was’West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been charged in relation to four bookings but denies doing anything wrongCredit: RexIt was claimed full-back Isaac’s caution for Stratford Town in a 5-1 loss to Shrewsbury in November 2021 was part of a betting scheme with pals.West Ham and Brazil midfielder Paqueta, 26, has been charged with deliberately getting himself booked in FOUR separate Prem matches so that he and/or his friends could benefit by betting on that happening. He denies any wrongdoing.Isaac, 31, said: “It will be very interesting to see what they do to him, there’s no point in me sitting here and letting everyone else get away with it.“It’s basic maths — if I got done for ten years for doing it once, by the same book he should get 40 years for doing it four times.READ MORE ON LUCAS PAQUETA“I can’t wait to see what they give him — it will be something pathetic like about a year or two, because he’s got money and an expensive lawyer.“If that happens they won’t be able to ignore me and the ban they gave me.”Isaac was also hit with a further 18-month ban after being found guilty of placing, or enabling, almost 350 bets on matches over a five-year period. The combined rap ensured he could not play until after his 40th birthday.Most read in FootballOne allegation against Brazil international Paqueta concerns this booking for a foul on Boubakary SoumareCredit: PAThe FA stopped him from playing immediately after his charges were announced and referred the case to police. He added: “The police came to my house and told  me there was a  warrant out for my arrest for X, Y and Z. I had my kids with me,  so I asked if I could hand myself in at a certain time.Top 10 highest paid footballers in the world revealed with no Premier League players making the top five“I went there the next day at about midday with my lawyer and the police threw it out. I got a ten-year ban, even though they threw it out.“It will be interesting if they do the same with Paqueta, will he get the police turning up at his door. If not, why not? Why should he be treated any differently to me?“Also, even though I don’t know the exact details about what bets we’re talking about, it’s bound to be in the thousands. With me it was pennies.”Isaac — who passed his test to be a driving instructor  — was tempted to speak out when Brentford and England star Ivan Toney escaped with an eight-month ban a year ago after admitting 232 breaches of betting rules.The FA literally stopped me from playing any football, even seven-a-side or Sunday League. No-one worried about my mental health.He was also angered when Nottingham Forest’s Harry Toffolo was given a suspended five-month ban in September for 375 breaches of betting rules.Toffolo claimed he made the wagers when his “mental health was at a very low ebb”.Isaac said: “It was mentally awful for me. “Non-league footballer gets a ten-year ban and then you see a big-name star Toney — who was putting thousands of pounds on — still being allowed to play when he had been charged  and getting an England call-up.“His ban was really only six months, because it included the off-season. And he’ll be at the Euros.“The FA literally stopped me from playing any football, even seven-a-side or Sunday League.READ MORE SUN STORIES“No-one worried about my mental health after getting such a huge ban.“I was depressed and it hit me hard but nobody from the PFA or FA got in touch to see how I was.”Paqueta was booked for a challenge on John McGinn in one incidentCredit: RexHe tripped Crysencio Summerville to receive another cautionCredit: Sky SportsThe fourth Paqueta yellow in question involved a handballCredit: Sly Sports More