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The goalie is anticipating his matchup with Manchester City in the FA Cup final.
David De Gea claims that Manchester United is prepared for one more "special" battle against Manchester City in the FA Cup final after fighting for victory all year.
With the team finishing third in the Premier League and securing a return to the Champions League, Erik ten Hag's first season in charge has been one of improvement and, for the most part, positive.
The Dutchman has the opportunity to follow up on February's Carabao Cup victory this weekend, making him just the second manager in United's history to do so.
The first all-Manchester FA Cup final will take place at Wembley, as Ten Hag's Red Devils will try to add to their trophy case and prevent rival City from completing the treble.
De Gea stated, "We have to recover properly and start getting ready for the game. We are aware that this is a special game and a significant final.
We've been fighting all year to be in the position to win titles, and we'll do all it takes to succeed.
On Monday morning, De Gea and his teammates were all at Carrington, with Sunday's starting concentrating on recovery from the 2-1 comeback victory over Fulham at a boisterous Old Trafford.
In the final match of the Premier League season, Kenny Tete gave the visitors the lead. If Golden Glove winner David De Gea hadn't saved Aleksandar Mitrovic's penalty kick, Marco Silva's team would have increased their advantage.
After that, United picked up the pace, and Jadon Sancho and Bruno Fernandes finished off a victory to surpass Newcastle and go into third place.
"We concede the first goal from a corner and then I think five minutes after we concede a penalty," said De Gea, whose contract has not yet been renewed past the summer.
"I had a great attitude. Come on, you have to stop this penalty, we have to finish the season right at home, and we have to win, I thought to myself.
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