Crystal Palace set up 1990 FA Cup rematch against Man Utd

Alan Pardew was on the losing side 26 years ago and will be out for revenge in David vs Goliath final

Alan Pardew
Alan Pardew gestures to fans during the game against Watford
(Image credit: Ian Kington/Getty)

Crystal Palace will play Manchester United in the FA Cup final next month, in a rematch of the 1990 final – and Palace manager Alan Pardew, who played for the London side then, will be hoping for revenge.

Palace have only reached the final once before and have never won a major trophy. For United fans, however, a trip to Wembley will be nothing out of the ordinary. This year's final will be a record-equalling 19th and supporters hope it will mark a return to winning ways after two trophyless seasons.

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