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This is also Tottenham’s first time in the Women’s FA Cup final. Their opponents Manchester United are on the biggest stage for the second time, their first time in the final was in 2023 but they lost 1-0 to Chelsea.
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Marc Skinner’s side banished the Chelsea curse when they beat them for the first time in the semi-final and now they will look to add their first silverware to the club since their Championship win in 2019. Tottenham, meanwhile, are seeking their first trophy since 2017 where they were Championship play-off winners.
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It is a huge game and the team news will be crucial for this one. Remember Grace Clinton cannot play in the final for Tottenham as she is not allowed to compete against her parent club United. It is a blow for Spurs, Clinton has been impressive in her loan spell and has been nominated for Women’s Super League player of the season.
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United’s team news will also be interesting. Will Skinner start Nikita Parris? Or will he opt for another of his star forwards? The team news will be announced an hour before kick-off so stay tuned. We will look at some star players now. Kick-off coming at 2.30pm BST.
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Manchester United manager Mark Skinner I’m not underestimating my opponent in today’s final. “It would be foolish to go into this finals super confident that we’re going to make it,” he said. “Tottenham are a very, very good team. On their day they can beat anyone in this league.
“We are quite humble people and Tottenham deserve to be in the final and we are not in a position of being underdogs. If we get to the final, we deserve to be in the final.”
Tottenham Hotspur manager Robert Villahamn He says Wembley not only fulfilled the club’s dream, but also his own. “When I was a kid, that stadium was the biggest stadium I knew, so it was my dream to go there one day,” he said.
“I’ve worked pretty much for 30 years to get to this stadium, so I’m kind of enjoying the journey. Of course, the emotion at that moment is a mixture of stress and happiness.
“But I’m looking forward to the game more and hopefully we win. I’d be very upset if we lost, but after a few weeks I’m still very proud of what we did. So I feel really good.”
Drink break included Due to temperatures at Wembley exceeding 27 degrees, there will be no first half of today’s final.
I wanted to see Nikita Parris. Reaction to starting on the bench in this FA Cup final. According to reports, she turned down a huge offer of around £1 million from an American club to play at Wembley today.
Some fans are unhappy about her being on the bench, but remember that she, Gase and Mallard were also on the bench in the semi-final against Chelsea. The day went well, but will the risk pay off again?
I think we’ve seen this movie before And Liverpool didn’t like the ending. Tottenham chose to wear white suits against Wembley, reminiscent of the infamous suits worn by Liverpool’s men’s team in the 1996 Cup final, when they lost 1-0 to Manchester United. Is it a strange decision to emulate the losers, or is it just a coincidence?
We are inside the building 👋@TumiTravel 🧳 pic.twitter.com/rROFuIkB3I
— Tottenham Hotspur Women (@SpursWomen) May 12, 2024
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Click here for team news. For United, Nikita Paris, Melvin Mallard and Gase started on the bench. Rachel Williams is the starter.
Manchester United:
🔴⚪️⚫️Unite! 🔴⚪️⚫️#MUWomen || #LadiesFACup
— Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) May 12, 2024
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There will be no surprises from Tottenham either, as Martha Thomas and Beth England will start.
Tottenham:
FA Cup final lineup 📋
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— Tottenham Hotspur Ladies (@SpursWomen) May 12, 2024
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can’t talk about stars He talked about Manchester United’s team without talking about goalkeeper Mary Earps. Keepers are sometimes overlooked, but England’s number one player consistently performs at a high level for the club. She made a spectacular save in the semi-final to give Chelsea victory, so there is no doubt she will have a say in this final as well.
Manchester United has potential as a club They have more experience on this stage, but Tottenham have players who have been here before. And one of the stars who has taken to the stage many times is Beth England. She has won the Women’s FA Cup twice with Chelsea. She will be one of the stars United will have to keep quiet, as she has amply demonstrated her ability to score under pressure.
Tottenham may not be able to play Grace Clinton But they do have in-form former Manchester United player Martha Thomas in their squad. She joined Spurs last summer and her impact on the club was immediate. She is likely to start alongside Beth England today and she will be looking to cause an upset at Wembley.
Starting Nikita Paris may seem like a no-brainer, but After all, she is one of the top scorers. However, manager Mark Skinner did not start her in the semi-final match against Chelsea. She chose Rachel Williams instead. This turned out to be the right choice, as Williams scored the winning goal, making her the top scorer of the tournament. Either way, United have quality players up front, but who will Skinner choose? Everything will become clear soon.
So who is your favorite in this final? I think both clubs have a good chance of winning the trophy, but Manchester United will have the upper hand before kick-off. This club has been to the finals before, so they have experience. But the Spurs could put a cat among the pigeons, and they’ve already done that in the competition this season. They defeated Manchester City in the quarterfinals.
preamble
Hello and welcome to one of the biggest games of the season., Women’s FA Cup Final. Regardless of the outcome this afternoon, we will be witnessing history as neither team has ever won this trophy before.
This is the first time Tottenham have reached the Women’s FA Cup final. Opponents Manchester United reached the final for the first time in 2023, but lost 1-0 to Chelsea, making it their second time on the big stage.
Mark Skinner’s side will be looking to break Chelsea’s spell by defeating them for the first time in the semi-finals and add the club’s first silver medal since winning the Championship in 2019. Meanwhile, Tottenham are aiming for their first trophy since Chelsea. In 2017, they were championship playoff winners.
This is a big game and team news will be very important for this game. Remember, Grace Clinton will not be available for Tottenham in the final as she is not allowed to play against her parent club United. This is a blow for Spurs, with Clinton having performed well during her loan spell and has been nominated for Women’s Super League player of the season.
United team news will also be interesting. Will Skinner start Nikita Paris? Or will he choose another star forward? Team news will be announced one hour before kickoff, so stay tuned. Here’s a look at some of the star players. Kick-off will be at 2:30pm (BST).
