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. get involved

    Your FA Cup final daypublished at 15:06 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    This has to be the most exotic location so far today - can anyone beat Myanmar aka Burma?

  2. Route to the final - Man Utdpublished at 15:03 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Third round: Man Utd 1-0 Sheffield Utd

    Wayne RooneyImage source, Getty Images

    This was a make or break match for Louis van Gaal's career at Manchester United. The Red Devils came into the tie on the back of a nine game winless run in all competitions and speculation was rife that a defeat would end the Dutchman's time at Old Trafford.

    Manchester United looked to be heading for another game without victory, until winger Memphis Depay was fouled in the box and Wayne Rooney popped up to score the winner late in injury time against the League One side.

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    Your FA Cup final daypublished at 15:01 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Make sure you still warm up properly Sanjay!

  4. Route to the finalpublished at 14:58 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Semi-final: Crystal Palace 2-1 Watford

    Palace celebrateImage source, Rex Features

    In 1990, Palace boss (then midfielder) Alan Pardew scored a headed winner in extra-time to beat Liverpool 4-3 and set up a final against Manchester United.

    There was no such drama in this season's semi, but Palace did emerge as hard-fought victors over Watford to set up a repeat of the 1990 final.

    Yannick Bolasie headed Palace ahead at Wembley when Damien Delaney flicked on Yohan Cabaye's early corner before Troy Deeney nodded home Jose Manuel Jurado's corner for the Hornets.

    But Palace sealed a first FA Cup final appearance for 26 years when Connor Wickham met Pape Souare's cross.

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    Your FA Cup final daypublished at 14:56 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Firstly, there is no such thing as a normal day in Canada.

    But secondly, that is an impressive 24 hours.

  6. Route to the finalpublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Quarter-final: Reading 0-2 Crystal Palace

    Yohan CabayeImage source, PA

    Once again, Palace put their their Premier League struggles on hold to beat Reading and earn a place in their first FA Cup semi-final in 21 years.

    Alan Pardew's side had still yet to register a league win in 2016 by the time the quarter-final came around but saw off the Championship side with two late goals - Yohan Cabaye's penalty and a Fraizer Campbell strike.

  7. Coming up on the BBC....published at 14:49 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Crystal Palace v Man Utd (17:30 BST)

  8. Route to the finalpublished at 14:47 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Fifth round: Tottenham 0-1 Crystal Palace

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    Palace continued to plummet down the Premier League table, extending their winless league run in 2016 to seven games. In contrast, Tottenham were flying high in the top flight. There was only one way this game could go, right? Wrong. 

    Martin Kelly's first-half strike at White Hart Lane sent the Eagles into the last eight, with Wilfried Zaha the provider.

    It sent Palace into the quarters for the first time since 1995.

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    Your FA Cup finalpublished at 14:45 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    We are loving the comments and photos of where you lot are watching the FA Cup final.

    Keep them coming in.  

    • Are you on your way to Wembley?
    • Are you on holiday and will watch it at some exotic bar?
    • Have you got the party food plated out?

    We've officially had our first message of the day from Cape Verde. It was only a matter of time...

  10. Postpublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    The quiz fun is under way on BBC One. A Question of Sport FA Cup special is live on your telly box.

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    Your FA Cup final daypublished at 14:40 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    It's the poor baby I feel sorry for here. An innocent bystander to something much bigger than he could ever begin to understand.

    Love these pictures. Love them.

  12. Facebook Livepublished at 14:36 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Head over to our Match of the Day Facebook page to watch a live chat with Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy right now.

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    Your FA Cup final daypublished at 14:35 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Ah, back in the days when shorts were shorts...

  14. Route to the finalpublished at 14:32 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Fourth round: Crystal Palace 1-0 Stoke

    Wilfried Zaha scores against StokeImage source, Getty Images

    After beating Southampton in round three, Palace lost their next three league games, but returned to winning ways in round four courtesy of a 1-0 home win over Stoke. 

    Wilfried Zaha was again on target, sprinting through the Potters' defence and calmly finishing past Danish goalkeeper Jakob Haugaard.

    "We've got the talent to win it," said Palace boss Alan Pardew afterwards. "You need a bit of luck with the draw: we don't need Man City away, we don't need Chelsea away, someone at home would be nice."

    Who did they get? Tottenham away.

  15. Sprinkling of mirthpublished at 14:28 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Crystal Palace v Man Utd (17:30 BST)

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    Your FA Cup final daypublished at 14:27 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Dedication to the cause indeed from Jonathan & company here.

  17. Route to the final - Palacepublished at 14:25 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Third round: Southampton 1-2 Crystal Palace

    Joel Ward scores for PalaceImage source, Getty Images

    For over three months at the start of 2016, the only games Crystal Palace won were in the FA Cup. In contrast to their dire league form, they achieved some impressive victories in the world's most famous knock-out competition, starting with a 2-1 win at Southampton in the third round.

    Wilfried Zaha's second-half strike ultimately earned Palace their place in round four after Oriol Romeu had slotted in a Saints equaliser following Joel Ward's opener.

    It was the second season running the Saints had lost to the Eagles and was a particularly sweet victory for Palace boss Alan Pardew against the club that sacked him in 2010.

  18. Star spotterpublished at 14:22 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    That's today's result sorted then. Let's all pack up for the day.

  19. A repeat of the 1990 finalpublished at 14:19 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Semi-finals

    Anthony Martial's injury-time winner sent Manchester United into a record-equalling 19th FA Cup final with a 2-1 victory over Everton at Wembley. Marouane Fellaini had given United a deserved first-half lead from close range - but they were then indebted to goalkeeper David de Gea as he brilliantly saved Romelu Lukaku's 57th-minute penalty.

    Everton rallied after a passive first 45 minutes that saw them jeered off at half-time and they drew level with 15 minutes left when Chris Smalling deflected Gerard Deulofeu's cross into his own net before Martial settled the tie.

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    Highlights: Crystal Palace 2-1 Watford

    Crystal Palace set up a repeat of the 1990 final with a 2-1 win over Watford. Yannick Bolasie headed Palace ahead at Wembley before Watford levelled when Troy Deeney nodded home Jose Manuel Jurado's corner.

    Palace sealed a first FA Cup final appearance for 26 years when Connor Wickham met Pape Souare's cross.