Manchester United’s players took advantage of their day off to spend time with their families and friends after securing their place in the FA Cup final.
Erik ten Hag’s team beat Brighton on penalties at Wembley on Sunday, setting up a final showdown against their bitter rivals, Manchester City, on June 3. The players were given Monday off, and several stars were spotted relaxing with their loved ones.
Club captain Harry Maguire, who was suspended for the semi-final, was snapped outside a jeweler. Meanwhile, right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka enjoyed some food in Wilmslow, Cheshire, and defender Brandon Williams also went out for a bite to eat.
Midfielder Fred went for lunch with his family at Cibo, sporting a Drake T-shirt confirming “Life is good” for good measure. Manchester United is preparing for a hectic fortnight, as they tackle five games in 16 days.
Next up for Ten Hag’s men is a trip to North London to take on Tottenham on Thursday. A victory against Spurs would all but secure Champions League qualification. United sit six points clear of the fifth-placed Lilywhites with two games in hand.
The trip to Tottenham is followed by tough fixtures against Aston Villa and Brighton. However, United’s fixture pile-up has been alleviated by their exit from the Europa League.
They were dumped out of Europe on Thursday, as a dismal 3-0 second-leg defeat saw them lose 5-2 on aggregate to Sevilla. The Red Devils’ focus is now solely on securing a top-four finish in the Premier League and winning the FA Cup.
They are currently second in the table, behind Manchester City, and are six points clear of the chasing pack. If they can maintain their current form and win their remaining games, they will secure Champions League football next season.
The FA Cup final against Manchester City will be a huge test for United, but they will be confident of their chances. They have already beaten City three times this season, and will be looking to make it four at Wembley. If they can lift the trophy, it will be a huge boost for the club and their fans, and will give them momentum going into next season.
