Bet of the day: Palace’s Cabaye first player to be booked in FA Cup final

Of course, the desire won’t just be emanating from the Eagles dugout, as rumours suggest this may very well be Louis van Gaal’s last chance at silverware, and final game as, Man Utd gaffer.

So, there is plenty at stake in this match, aside from the coveted FA Cup itself, with Palace potentially securing European football for the first time in their history if they win at Wembley.

The Red Devils, with their collection of exciting attackers like Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford, will be expected to boast the lions’ share of possession and chances at Wembley, meaning Eagles midfield artist Cabaye will have to get stuck in and be tasked with winning the ball back as well as creating.

Formerly of PSG and Newcastle United, conductor Cabaye is known for being tenacious in the tackle sometimes, supported by stats that the France international has recorded the joint-most amount of club yellow cards in the Premier League for Palace, with seven alongside defender Scott Dann and eight overall in all competitions across the season.

Midfield leader Cabaye ranks second for most Eagles league fouls with 38, and has also already seen yellow in the FA Cup. If that’s not enough to convince you Cabaye is most likely to be rash, the 30-year-old has also already been cautioned against the Red Devils this term and received his card as early as the 18th minute.

So, canny Cabaye seems a savvy 8/1 shout for the first FA Cup final booking, considering his recent history and the fact his club may be on the back foot. Don’t miss out!

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