Jack Grealish was on the receiving end of a controversial handball decision that allowed Manchester United to get back on level terms in the FA Cup final on Saturday.
18.05.2023 - 13:29 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
With just a few weeks to go before the FA Cup Final, Betfred's Fred Done gave his opinion on which players to watch. The following words are from a statement issued by Fred Done himself.
"It breaks my heart, but it really is difficult to shoehorn more than four United players into a joint Manchester XI.
"That’s proof, not only for me but also Erik ten Hag, about just how far the Reds have slipped behind City since Sir Alex Ferguson left Old Trafford in 2013.
"The world will be watching on June 3 when the historic all-Manc FA Cup final takes place at Wembley.
"As derbies go, this is huge. It is the first time the big two in our city have faced off in the final of the world’s oldest knockout competition.
"Betfred make City clear favourites to lift the trophy, which is no surprise when you look at my combined Manchester team.
"I’m coming at this from a United point of view of course, being a fan, but it’s a struggle to argue about who would make the starting 11 when you consider City have the likes of Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez regularly warming the bench at the Etihad.
"Anyway, here goes.
"Between the sticks I’ve gone for Ederson ahead of David de Gea, who has been prone to more than the odd mistake of late.
"At left-back I’ve opted for Luke Shaw, with the other three slots made up of City’s Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias and John Stones.
"I must give an honourable mention to the injured Lisandro Martinez. The former Ajax man has hit the ground running at Old Trafford but won’t feature at Wembley, which is maybe a blessing because the 5ft 9ins Argentine would have his hands full against you-know-who!
"Turning to midfield, I’ve got the dependable Casemiro at the base behind our Portuguese magnifico, Bruno Fernandes, and arguably
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