Gary Neville hopes FA Cup final win can act as a catalyst for success at Man Utd

Gary Neville believes the FA Cup final could act as a catalyst for United. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA

Gary Neville believes defying the odds to win the FA Cup at the end of a miserable campaign could kickstart Manchester United’s rise back to the top.

The absentee-hit Red Devils languish eighth after Monday’s 4-0 humbling at Crystal Palace and have three matches to avoid recording their lowest finish and points tally of the Premier League era.