Manchester United will be aiming to get their hands on the FA Cup for the 13th time when they renew acquaintances with rivals and holders Manchester City in Saturday's 2023-24 final at Wembley Stadium. Erik ten Hag 's side know they must beat the Citizens to qualify for next season's Europa Conference League after their lowest Premier League finish of eighth place was confirmed last weekend despite beating Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 in their final-day fixture. The Red Devils have seen off Wigan athletic, Newport County, Nottingham Forest, Liverpool and Coventry City to reach the FA Cup final, and they are bidding to win the prestigious trophy for he first team in eight years.
Ahead of the second successive Manchester derby showpiece on Saturday, Sports Mole takes a look at Man United's previous appearances in the FA Cup final. Both Bristol City and Man United were competing in their first FA Cup final back in 1909, but it was the Red Devils who came out on top by a narrow 1-0 scoreline thanks to a first-half goal from Sandy Turnbull . Thirty-nine years passed before Man United reached their second FA Cup final and won the prestigious prize for the first time in their history after beating Blackpool 4-2 at Wembley.
Although the Tangerines led twice in the first half, John Rowley scored a brace for the Red Devils before Stan Pearson and John Anderson sealed the victory with two late goals. Not long after being crowned top-flight champions, Man United were denied the chance to w.
