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. Postpublished at 20:24 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    The future of Louis van Gaal promises to be a talking point for the next few hours, days and weeks. Don't go anywhere...

    Louis van Gaal lifts the FA Cup trophyImage source, Getty Images
  2. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:22 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    #bbcfacup

    John McMahon: I see dew in the eyes of the Iron Tulip! Well played, sir, well played.

    AEssof: Thanks for the trophy. Thanks for putting us to sleep. It's been memorable. We can part ways on happy terms Louis.

    Aleks Yakubssohn: I mean, after this, Van Gaal deserves not only to see out next year, but have his contract extended further...  

  3. Heartbreakerpublished at 20:22 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Crystal Palace 1-2 Man Utd

  4. champagne moment

    CHAMPAGNE MOMENTpublished at 20:21 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Louis van Gal embraces Ed Woodward in the Royal Box. No P45s seem to be exchanged.

    And Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick LIFT THE FA CUP!

    Manchester United lift the FA CupImage source, Reuters
  5. 'A great achievement'published at 20:20 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Ruud Gullit
    Ex-Chelsea manager at Wembley on BBC One

    "They miss creativity and pace in midfield, Manchester United. They don't go forward too much... but nevertheless it is still a great achievement for Louis van Gaal. I'm very happy for him."  

  6. Too late for Van Gaal?published at 20:20 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Alan Shearer
    Ex-England captain at Wembley with BBC One

    "The youngsters have been a big part of what Manchester United have done. They've shown more energy in recent weeks but is it too late?"

    Louis van Gaal and Wayne Rooney celebrateImage source, Reuters
  7. Postpublished at 20:20 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Wayne Rooney leads Manchester United up the steps to collect the trophy. It will be the first time has lifted a trophy as captain. 

  8. 'It was a super goal eh?'published at 20:19 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Manchester United

    Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal: "It is fantastic to win this title for the club, for the fans, and also for me because I now have won the cup in four countries, and not many managers have done that. 

    "With 10 players, and we have played Tuesday evening also, but we have deserved it I think. It was a super goal eh?"

    Louis van Gaal celebratesImage source, Getty Images
  9. Postpublished at 20:18 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Marcus Rashford's knee is well enough to climb the Wembley steps without any aid.

  10. Hammers in Europepublished at 20:17 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    West Ham United

    A side plot to today's win...

  11. Postpublished at 20:16 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    The officials and the Crystal Palace players have been up to get their medals and mementos. Nobody wants a loser's medal. 

  12. 'Luckily it's gone in...'published at 20:15 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Manchester United

    Manchester United's Jesse Lingard: "I seen it come across and it landed nicely for me, all I had to do was hit it sweet and luckily I did that. As a sub you always have to be ready. Thankfully I was."

    Manchester United's David de Gea: "It was a great game, great goal, I think we deserved to win the final, now we have to enjoy. It's a long time we don't win the trophy, we fight for it, we have it. It's really a good moment for us, for the fans, for everyone." 

    David De Gea celebratesImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 20:15 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Danny Murphy
    Ex-Liverpool midfielder at Wembley on BBC One

    "Crystal Palace can be proud of the cup run they've had but ultimately they didn't have enough quality. Unlucky to them, but Manchester United did deserve it."

  14. 'Great character'published at 20:15 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Alan Shearer
    Ex-England captain at Wembley with BBC One

    "Manchester United showed great character after going down to 10 men. It would've been easy for them to sit back and go for penalties but they kept pushing forward and Michael Carrick had a great chance before the winner."

  15. Ruud shoots from the hippublished at 20:15 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Ruud Gullit
    Ex-Chelsea manager at Wembley on BBC One

    "I heard people saying it was a great game. It wasn't."

  16. 'Winning trophies lifts clubs'published at 20:14 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Manchester United's Wayne Rooney: "A great advert for the Premier League, credit to Crystal Palace they've had a tough end to the season, but we worked really hard and our determination has got us through. I'm delighted. It's a special moment. It's a competition I have loved watching as a fan growing up, I've been to two finals and lost, so I will enjoy it tonight for sure. 

    "Look at the fans, winning trophies lifts football clubs. The fans have had a tough two years but hopefully they will enjoy tonight."

    Wayne Rooney celebratesImage source, AP
  17. 'Great goal from Jesse'published at 20:13 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata: "It's more difficult when you are watching from the bench in the final but we never gave up and fought until the end. It's been a tough season but we finish with good news for the fans.

    "It was a great goal from Jesse. Today is a day to enjoy, especially for the fans as they have had a difficult year."

  18. NEW RECORDpublished at 20:12 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    Well, sort of

  19. Postpublished at 20:12 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Louis van Gaal playfully slaps Anthony Martial on the shoulder as the Manchester United players continue to celebrate.

    Jesse LIngard is given the man of the match champagne. He was on the pitch for just 30 minutes but he won the FA Cup. 

  20. What now?published at 20:11 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer at Wembley

    "Whatever happens, LVG can point to a trophy as part of his reign."