Marc Skinner does not view Tottenham as FA Cup final underdogs

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Updated May 10, 2024 at 8:50 a.m.

Manchester United boss Marc Skinner has stressed Sunday’s FA Cup final against Tottenham is an “equal playing field” and that his side will not underestimate their task at Wembley. On Thursday, Skinner’s counterpart Robert Vilahamn said United were favourites but that first-time finalists Spurs “feel like we have everything to win in this game”. United are back in the final having made their first appearance a year ago, losing 1-0 to Chelsea.

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