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David McDonnell

Man Utd suffer fresh injury blow on eve of FA Cup final with Man City

Manchester United winger Antony is losing his fight to be fit for Saturday's FA Cup final showdown.

The Brazilian winger suffered a leg injury half-an-hour into United's 4-1 win over Chelsea eight days ago and was carried from the pitch on a stretcher. Although United boss Erik ten Hag said at the time the injury looked “serious” there was optimism the £82milllon star would recover in time.

But Ten Hag has since confessed it is unlikely the 23-year-old will be fit to face United's local rivals Manchester City at Wembley. Asked about Antony's chance of playing, Ten Hag said: “It's unlikely. He does still have a chance, but a really small chance.

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