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FA Cup | Final
May 21, 2016 at 5.30pm UK
 
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1-2

Puncheon (78')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Mata (81'), Lingard (110')
Reaction
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Wayne Rooney hoping FA Cup win can inspire Manchester United to more trophies
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney hopes that his side's FA Cup triumph will inspire the club to more silverware in the coming seasons.
May 22, 14:02
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Scott Dann: 'Manchester United deserve FA Cup success'
Crystal Palace defender Scott Dann admits that Manchester United deserved their FA Cup final victory at Wembley.
May 22, 13:08
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Alan Pardew "disappointed" by Mark Clattenburg decisions in FA Cup final
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew criticises the performance of referee Mark Clattenburg during his side's FA Cup final defeat to Manchester United at Wembley.
May 22, 12:22
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Juan Mata: 'FA Cup win is good end to difficult season'
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata describes the club's FA Cup triumph over Crystal Palace as a good end to a "tough season".
May 21, 21:15
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Alan Pardew: 'Crystal Palace players gave everything in FA Cup final'
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew says that his players "gave everything" in their FA Cup final defeat at the hands of Manchester United on Saturday.
May 21, 21:13
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
David de Gea delighted with FA Cup triumph
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea believes that his side deserve their FA Cup triumph over Crystal Palace in the final at Wembley.
May 21, 21:02
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Louis van Gaal: 'Manchester United deserved FA Cup triumph'
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says that his side deserved their 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the final of the 2015-16 FA Cup.
May 21, 20:51
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Wayne Rooney: 'Manchester United FA Cup win is for the fans'
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney wants his side's fans, who have endured "a tough two years", to enjoy the Red Devils' FA Cup win over Crystal Palace.
May 21, 20:51

The Match

Match Report

Jesse Lingard scores a memorable extra-time winner to help Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in the 2016 FA Cup final.

Live Commentary

Relive the 2016 FA Cup final as Manchester United come from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Wembley.

Team News

Manchester United make two changes for their FA Cup showdown with Crystal Palace, with Marouane Fellaini and Marcos Rojo returning to the side.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Wembley.

Build-up
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jose Mourinho to be named new Manchester United manager after FA Cup final?
Jose Mourinho will reportedly be named Manchester United's new manager shortly after the FA Cup final today.
May 21, 12:06
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paul Scholes: 'FA Cup win for Manchester United is long overdue'
Paul Scholes says that an FA Cup win for Manchester United is "long overdue".
May 21, 11:10
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Memphis Depay 'furious after Louis van Gaal axed him from FA Cup final squad'
Memphis Depay is reportedly fuming after being left out of Manchester United's FA Cup final squad by manager Louis van Gaal.
May 21, 09:47
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Geoff Thomas: 'FA Cup win would help Crystal Palace'
Former Crystal Palace captain Geoff Thomas says that winning the FA Cup and resultant European football would help the Eagles attract better players in the summer.
May 20, 22:55
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Yohan Cabaye: 'Wilfried Zaha can be the difference for Crystal Palace'
Yohan Cabaye praises his "unbelievable" Crystal Palace teammate Wilfried Zaha ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester United.
May 20, 18:28
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Memphis Depay excluded from Manchester United's FA Cup squad?
Memphis Depay was reportedly not included in Manchester United's travelling squad for tomorrow's FA Cup final against Crystal Palace at Wembley.
May 20, 18:05
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paul Ince: 'Not even FA Cup win will save Louis van Gaal'
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince claims that Louis van Gaal is likely to be replaced this summer, regardless of this weekend's FA Cup final result.
May 20, 13:56
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Steve Parish: 'Crystal Palace cannot waste this opportunity'
Steve Parish claims that Crystal Palace have "lost" the last 26 years of their history due to a failure to push on from their 1990 FA Cup run.
May 20, 13:29
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
David de Gea: 'Man Utd can say it's been a good season if we win FA Cup'
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea says that this season can be described as "good" if they win the FA Cup final.
May 20, 11:57
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Louis van Gaal: 'FA Cup final not about my personal interests'
Louis van Gaal claims that the "interests of the club are much more important" than his own personal interests in this Saturday's FA Cup final.
May 19, 18:43
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Louis van Gaal: 'Winning FA Cup more important than finishing in top four'
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal believes that winning the FA Cup will provide more joy to his players than simply finishing in the Premier League's top four.
May 19, 16:24
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew "looking forward" to FA Cup final
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew says that he is relishing the chance to face Manchester United in the FA Cup final this weekend.
May 19, 14:44
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha a doubt for FA Cup final
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha faces a race against time to be fit for the FA Cup final against his former club Manchester United.
May 5, 16:26
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Mark Clattenburg to referee FA Cup final
Next month's FA Cup final between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Wembley will be refereed by Mark Clattenburg.
Apr 28, 11:21
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Manchester United to wear white kit in FA Cup final at Wembley
Manchester United will wear their away white kit in the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace at Wembley on May 21.
Apr 27, 21:15
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Manchester CityMan City97202091123
2Liverpool97111751222
3Arsenal95311710718
4Aston Villa95311611518
5Chelsea95221911817
6Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton94411612416
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest9441117416
8Tottenham HotspurSpurs94141810813
9Brentford94141818013
10Fulham93331212012
11Bournemouth93331111012
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle9333910-112
13West Ham UnitedWest Ham93241316-311
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd9324811-311
15Leicester CityLeicester92341317-49
16Everton92341016-69
17Crystal Palace9135611-56
18Ipswich TownIpswich9045920-114
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves90271225-132
20Southampton9018619-131


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