Amad starts, Martinez returns - Manchester United might know their FA Cup final team tonight

Amad Diallo has been excellent form over the last weekAmad Diallo has been excellent form over the last week
Amad Diallo has been excellent form over the last week | Getty Images
Man Utd face Brighton in their final Premier League match of the season on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester United could use their final day clash with Brighton as a dress rehearsal for their Wembley showdown with Man City next weekend.

Erik ten Hag's side are back in action for the final time in the Premier League this season and will be searching for three points as they look to keep their faint hopes of European qualification alive.

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In order to qualify for the Conference League, United must better Newcastle's result against Brentford on Sunday afternoon, while their hopes of reaching the Europa League will rely on defeating City at Wembley. Despite a turbulent season, United could end it on a high with victory over Brighton and by lifting a trophy, and the return of a number of star players could help their case.

Lisandro Martinez is in line to start at the Amex Stadium after his recent return from injury, while Marcus Rashford could start ahead of youngster Alejandro Garnacho, who has looked tired in recent weeks, but is expected to start at Wembley.

Casemiro could keep his place at centre-back, but if possible Ten Hag would like to use him in central midfield next weekend with Victor Lindelof or Raphael Varane better suited to partnering Martinez at centre-back.

It is another big day for Amad, who has been excellent across the last two matches and could secure a Wembley start with another stellar showing at Brighton.

United predicted FA Cup final XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Dalot; Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes; Amad, Garnacho, Hojlund.

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