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It's the Manchester Derby in FA Cup final

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Man City's Erling Haaland (left) and Man United Marcus Rashford.[Twitter]

Victor Lindelof swept home the winning penalty kick against Brighton on Sunday to set up a first all-Manchester FA Cup final that could have so much more at stake than just the chance to win soccer's oldest competition.

For Manchester United and Erik ten Hag, it could cap a very encouraging first year under the Dutch manager with a second major trophy - after winning the League Cup - and a statement of intent for next season.

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