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Manchester United supporters urge government to step in after rail strike confirmed on FA Cup final day

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The Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) has urged the government to intervene in the rail dispute that threatens to stop thousands of United and Manchester City supporters travelling to Wembley for the FA Cup final on June 3.

Both clubs advanced to the final of the competition last weekend, beating Brighton & Hove Albion and Sheffield United respectively, to set up the first-ever all-Manchester FA Cup final.

Thousands of supporters of both clubs are expected to make the journey to the capital by rail, but Avanti West Coast, who operate services between Manchester and London, is one of 16 companies affected by the industrial action.

Up to 13,000 train drivers will strike over three days in May and June, bringing widespread disruption to the railway network. READ MORE: Tottenham vs United LIVE It is believed that both City and United are keeping tabs on the situation and will liaise with both the FA and fans' groups.

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