Amad and Amrabat start - Predicted Manchester United XI vs Man City for FA Cup final

Manchester United will be serious underdogs in Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City in what is a repeat of last year’s showpiece.

Erik ten Hag travels to Wembley without a number of players to add to the struggle. Tyrell Malacia is still recovering from his long-term knee injury while Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire will also sit out the match.

Meanwhile, Mason Mount, Victor Lindelof and Anthony Martial all face late fitness tests. The trio have been suffering with problems in recent months but were spotted back at Carrington this week. It’s unclear how close any are to making the final.

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There is a real possibility that Ten Hag names the same United line-up that beat Brighton, in what felt like a dummy run of his tactics for the final. Andre Onana has missed just one game all season and will make his 51st appearance of the campaign this weekend.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka - possibly playing his final game for the club - is likely to start at right-back with Diogo Dalot, goalscorer against Brighton, beginning on the left given Shaw and Malacia are still unavailable.

Lisandro Martinez missed last year’s final due to injury and will be eager to play this time around. It is likely that he will indeed start while Casemiro’s inclusion should only be at centre-back given his flimsy performances in midfield in recent weeks.

He played well at centre-back against Brighton and could retain his place, despite the availability of Jonny Evans and the departing Raphael Varane. Sofyan Amrbat had an underwhelming display against the Seagulls but has played better than Casemiro in the role of