Chelsea, Manchester United eye FA Cup glory
Two English heavyweights Chelsea and Manchester United are all set to battle it out in FA Cup final at Wembley on a blockbuster Saturday. These sides haven't won any trophy this season and the FA Cup crown will provide a lot of impetus. Both Chelsea and United know that they are in with a chance to clinch the title. Here is the pre-match report.
Team news and selection
Chelsea left-back Emerson is set to miss out with an injury. But apart from that, manager Antonio Conte hasn't given any update regarding other players. For United, all eyes will be on Romelu Lukaku. It needs to be seen whether the Belgian will make it or not. Anthony Martial is fit after recovering post a knee injury.
What have the managers said?
United manager Jose Mourinho stated that this match won't determine all the efforts his team has put across the season. Conte meanwhile, said he is committed to Chelsea as he has a contract when asked about his future.
Plenty at stake for both clubs
It's the FA Cup final and a trophy over a bitter rival will boost the winning side. United finished 2nd in Premier League and Chelsea ended on fifth. With the rivalry these two sides share, it will be a crunch game and a trophy will give fans a bragging right. For Conte a win would be massive, given the speculation on his future.
Stat box - Chelsea vs United
The two sides will meet for the third time in a final of FA Cup. Last time, Chelsea beat United to lift this trophy was in 2007. This is a 13th FA Cup final for Chelsea and a record-equalling 20th for United. United have conceded a solitary goal in FA Cup this season. Alexis Sanchez has scored five goals in 4 appearances at Wembley.
