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Daily Mirror
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Samuel Meade

David de Gea "s***housery" spotted seconds before pivotal moment in FA Cup shootout

David de Gea did all he could to put off Brighton's penalty takers, which paid dividends as Manchester United claimed victory in their FA Cup semi-final.

The Red Devils will return to Wembley in June to take on Manchester City in the final after a 7-6 victory on penalties, with Solly March the unlucky man to miss. Brighton's winger hammered his effort high over the bar which allowed Victor Lindelof to dispatch the winning spot kick.

United and De Gea haven't enjoyed the best shootout record as of late, but the Spaniard was pulling out all the tricks to ensure they were successful this time. As March stepped forward De Gea could be seen waiting for him at the penalty spot, which he was attempting to scuff up with his boots.

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