Soccer Football - FA Cup Final - Chelsea vs Manchester United - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 19, 2018 Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates winning the final as Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho looks dejected REUTERS/David Klein
LONDON (Reuters) - Jose Mourinho had a gilt-edged chance to end a season spent in Pep Guardiola's shadow with a statement FA Cup final win on Saturday but ended up explaining away a limp display that will invite more criticism from the Old Trafford faithful.
Favourites against a Chelsea side who finished fifth in the Premier League and who look poised to part company with manager Antonio Conte, United only released the handbrake when it was too late and lost 1-0 at Wembley.
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