Why the FA Cup still has special meaning for treble-chasing United

GIVEN Manchester United’s current momentum as they hurtle towards Champions League and Premier League success, noisy neighbours City could be forgiven for hoping the FA Cup is a very poor third on their rival’s wish list.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2011 - 01:00
Chris Hatherall

Unfortunately for Roberto Mancini as he bids to end his clubs’ run of 35 years without a trophy, the reality is very different.

The FA Cup, once the undisputed king of trophies in England, may have lost some prestige in recent times but not, it appears, at Old Trafford.

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