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It wasn’t to be for #SaintsFC, despite a fantastic effort. Here’s our take from Wembley: http://sfcne.ws/EFLCFReport

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@henrywinter - Henry Winter

#saintsfc fans defeated but not silenced, saluting their players who did them proud.

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Line-Ups: Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard start for Man Utd against Southampton

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Jose Mourinho decided to include the Spaniard despite him returning to his homeland on compassionate leave on Thursday following the death of his grandfather.

He didn’t travel with his team-mates to their hotel in London yesterday afternoon but did link up with them later in the evening.

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Saints fans - you were absolutely magnificent

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Nothing but pride. #WeMarchOn

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Watch Wayne Shaw lap up pie chants from Southampton fans en route to Wembley

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Wayne Shaw’s week just got even more ridiculous.

The former Sutton United goalkeeper was catapulted into the headlines at the start of the week after being caught eating a pie in the dugout during the club’s FA Cup glamour tie against Arsenal.

After the betting fix storm and intense spotlight being shone on him, Shaw probably just fancied a quiet weekend.

Firstly, Sutton were made to rue his absence as they were forced to play an outfield player in goal.

Now Shaw - who started his football career as a Southampton trainee alongside Alan Shearer - has bagged himself a ticket to their EFL Cup final showdown against Manchester United.

He joined other Saints fans on a coach to Wembley and didn’t keep a low profile - joining in on their pie-jinks at the back of the bus. Make sure you check it out on the video at the top of the page.

Shaw can be seen lapping up fans’ chants, with songs such as “It weren’t a pie it was a pasty”, “Get your pasty out!” and “Pasty’s gonna get ya!” getting an airing.

Brilliantly, the video ends with Shaw getting out a mini pie he’s brought along for the journey. Cue the delirious cheers from fans.

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Manchester United v Southampton live stream and confirmed line-ups: EFL Cup final coverage on 26 February 2017

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CLICK HERE TO STREAM MANCHESTER UNITED V SOUTHAMPTON LIVE COMMENTARY ON TALKSPORT, KICK-OFF 16:30GMT

Manchester United and Southampton clash to win the first silverware of the 2016/17 season on Sunday afternoon, with the EFL Cup final LIVE on talkSPORT.

The Red Devils beat Hull City over two legs in the semi-finals to reach Wembley, with Southampton impressively overcoming Liverpool.

Jose Mourinho has three times won the competition - all with Chelsea - and the Portuguese will be looking to claim his first trophy as United boss.

The Saints only major honour - the 1976 FA Cup - was won against the Old Trafford club, and the last time they appeared at Wembley was for the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final against Carlisle in 2010.

So, who has been selected for the clash? The confirmed teams can be seen, in full, below…

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@ManUtd Congratulations on the win, guys. #saintsfc

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The boss has his say on a heartbreaking day for #SaintsFC at Wembley… http://sfcne.ws/CPPostEFLCF

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@SouthamptonFC - Southampton FC

You did him proud today, #SaintsFC fans!

#ThankYouMarkus

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@SouthamptonFC - Southampton FC

:speaking_head: “It was a cruel way to lose this game.”

#SaintsFC boss Claude Puel on today’s #EFLCupFinal defeat: https://grabyo.com/g/v/g6Jjl3zMfsh

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Proof that Southampton’s goal shouldn’t be disallowed against Manchester United

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Should Manolo Gabbiadini’s goal been disallowed against Manchester United?

SOUTHAMPTON’S early goal in the EFL Cup final was ruled offside, but was it the right call?

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Manolo Gabbiadini turned Cedric Soares’ low cross home after 11 minutes but the flag went up.

However, the Saints striker seems to have been covered according to the replay.

Manchester United opened the scoring later on with a stunning free-kick by Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

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@SouthamptonFC - Southampton FC

“It’s very painful.”

#SaintsFC’s Dušan Tadić on today’s defeat to #MUFC: https://grabyo.com/g/v/GFMs7aMsCEG

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Matt Le Tissier is NOT happy after controversial EFL Cup final decision

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Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier slammed the decision to rule out a goal for Claude Puel’s men in the EFL Cup final.

The Saints should have taken the lead after just 11 minutes against Manchester United at Wembley.

Cedric Soares got in down the right and his cross was turned in by Manolo Gabbiadini from close range, only for the linesman to raise his flag.

Replays showed the Italian was onside with left-back Ryan Bertrand, not interfering in play, in front of the last defender.

Needless to say, Southampton were left furious and Le Tissier led the criticism on social media.

Le Tissier added on Sky Sports: "At this level, that assistant has to get that right. He can’t even see Gabbiadini.

“The referee should go over and speak to him. That decision changes the complexion of the game. It is disgusting.”

Moments after the disallowed goal, United went in front through talisman Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The Swede curled home a stunning free-kick for his 25th goal of the season.

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@SouthamptonFC - Southampton FC

“The team responded amazing.”

@OriolRomeu says #SaintsFC can take heart from the way they came back against #MUFC: https://grabyo.com/g/v/T2TEnf9Rzv0

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@OficialCedric - Cédric Soares

Football is about winning, specially when is a final, but I have to say that I am very proud of what we did today o… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/835963412886728704

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