Summary

  • Man Utd to appoint Mourinho as manager

  • Van Gaal guided Utd to first FA Cup win since 2004

  • Lingard smashed in winner for 10-man Utd

  • Smalling became 4th player sent off in final

  1. Former Eagle backs Palacepublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Crystal Palace v Man Utd (17:30 BST)

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    Your FA Cup final daypublished at 15:37 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Your FA Cup final daypublished at 15:37 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Sensing there's some distance between you two...

  4. Lawro's takepublished at 15:36 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Crystal Palace v Manchester United (17:30 BST)

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    Does Wembley suit Manchester United?

    How crucial is the first goal for Crystal Palace?

    Is Louis van Gaal's job on the line?

    And, most importantly, who will win?

    Our football guru Mark Lawrenson has all the answers and he will definitely be correct.

    Click here to read his thoughts.

  5. Route to the finalpublished at 15:35 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Semi-final: Everton 1-2 Man Utd

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    Another late, late showing from Manchester United.

    This game was heading for extra-time at Wembley after Chris Smalling's own goal on 75 minutes cancelled out Marouane Fellani's first half opener.

    But with 93 minutes on the clock, Frenchman Anthony Martial kept his cool to stroke in the winner and spark wild celebrations in the capital. 

    Read the match report

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    Your FA Cup final daypublished at 15:33 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Just your standard afternoon for Jamie here, running 26 miles along one of the world's most iconic landmarks (that's him in the shades)...

  7. Up for the cuppublished at 15:32 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Crystal Palace v Man Utd (17:30 BST)

  8. Who you backing, Boris?published at 15:32 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Who would have thought tennis great Boris Becker would turn out to be a Man Utd fan?

  9. A good omen?published at 15:31 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Crystal Palace v Man Utd (17:30 BST)

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    On this day in 2008, Manchester United won the Champions League final, beating Chelsea 6-5 on penalties after the match finished 1-1 following extra time in Moscow.

    Sorry if you're reading John Terry.

  10. Bolasie's fanspublished at 15:31 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Crystal Palace v Man Utd (17:30 BST)

    Palace winger Yannick Bolasie's fans in DR Congo on BBC Sportsworld:

    "To see a Congolese in that level it is something very amazing, and also to see how he played during the last two matches, he allowed his team to win the quarter-final and when they won the semi-final it was also thanks to him he scored.

    "Wow! We were so proud of him 10 years back we did not have a countryman playing in the Premier league and nowadays it's a good image for African football.

    "My wish is to see Crystal Palace win because we have Africans playing in that team. After the game, if Palace win, I think we will have some glass of beers."

    Listen to the full interview from 16:00 BST

  11. BBC Sportsworld at Wembleypublished at 15:30 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Crystal Palace v Man Utd (17:30 BST)

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    The BBC World Service coverage of the FA Cup final will get under way at 16:00 BST.

    Lee James will present live from the famous stadium, with full match commentary.

    Ex-Palace defender Gary O’Reilly, who scored in the 1990 final,and ex-Manchester United goalkeeper Raimond Van Der Gouw, who won the treble in 1999, joins Lee.

    Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be talking about on United manager Louis Van Gaal’s future and Wayne Rooney’s new midfield position.

    As DR Congo’s Yannick Bolasie stars for Crystal Palace, Sportsworld speak to his fan club back home in Kinshasa and Bolasie’s friend and international team-mate Gab Zakuani.

    There's also a chance to hear from former Crystal Palace striker Ian Wright on his starring role in the 1990 final.

    Click here.

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    Your FA Cup final daypublished at 15:29 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    There's a very interesting afternoon ahead in this household... Loser does the dishes

  13. Postpublished at 15:28 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Breaking news from Pointless.

    Rachel Yankee has answered "Robbie Williams" for an operatic tenor.

  14. Route to the finalpublished at 15:27 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Quarter-final: Man Utd 1-1 West Ham, West Ham 1-2 Man Utd (replay)

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    Manchester United's run in the cup seemed to be coming to an end when they fell behind for the first time in the competition this season following Dimitri Payet's stunning free-kick.

    But young Frenchman Anthony Martial (more on him later on) earned a replay by equalising seven minutes from time.

    In the replay, Marcus Rashford netted a stunning opener and Marouane Fellaini bundled in, but James Tomkins' effort was not enough for the Hammers.

    Read the match report

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    Your FA Cup final daypublished at 15:24 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Room for a few more do you reckon? I'm glad I came to work in my Speedos today.

  16. Route to the finalpublished at 15:20 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Fifth round: Shrewsbury 0-3 Man Utd

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    Manchester United made light work of League One side Shrewsbury Town, but once again the tie was played on the backdrop of intense speculation regarding Louis van Gaal's job security.

    The Red Devils had lost their previous two games, which included the horror show against FC Midtjylland in Denmark, but the Dutchman's players bailed him out once more.

    Chris Smalling scuffed in the opener and Juan Mata struck a free-kick as Jesse Lingard sealed the win on the hour mark.

    Read the match report

  17. Postpublished at 15:17 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Breaking news from Pointless.

    Mark Lawrenson has just said "Alaska" for countries beginning with the letter A.

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    Your FA Cup final daypublished at 15:16 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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  19. Route to the final - Man Utdpublished at 15:12 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Fourth round: Derby County 1-3 Man Utd

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    This was a more straightforward victory for Manchester United against Championship opponents Derby County.

    Once again, there were question marks over boss Louis van Gaal's future as the Dutchman dismissed claims he offered to resign after losing to Southampton in the previous match.

    Captain Wayne Rooney scored again, curling in from 20 yards, and although George Thorne equalised for the hosts, Daley Blind and Juan Mata sealed the win in the second half.

    Read the match report

  20. It's all Pointlesspublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    BBC One now

    BBC One

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    I'm not going to lie, this is the highlight of my day. And I'm including the actual final in that.

    An FA Cup-themed Pointless is just getting under way on BBC One. 

    Fifty minutes of red-hot quiz action. Buckle up.