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Sports News of Saturday, 18 July 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Ighalo sets sight on FA Cup glory after 2016 heartbreak

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Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, is determined to lift the FA Cup trophy to make up for the heartbreak he suffered in the competition in 2016.

Ighalo, 31, was part of the Watford team that were defeated 2-1 by Crystal Palace in the semi-final in 2016, a result that denied them the opportunity to face United in the final.

"It was a difficult one to take against Palace. If we'd have won, we'd have played United in the final," the Nigerian striker told the United website.

"Unfortunately, we lost. It was a bitter one to take but this is an opportunity to make it right and go forward to the final... To get to the final would be great for me in my life and my career. It would make my dreams perfect."

However, Ighalo and his United squad will be looking to help him get past the defeat against Palace when they face Chelsea on Sunday for a chance to face either Arsenal or Manchester City in the final.