Manchester United Striker, Anthony Martial has been ruled out of the upcoming FA Cup final against Manchester City due to a hamstring injury.

The French international sustained the injury during the 2-1 win over Fulham after coming on as a second-half substitute at Old Trafford on Sunday, playing the last 23 minutes.

“Anthony Martial is out of Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup final against Manchester City due to injury”. Reads a statement released by Manchester United.

“The France international strained his hamstring towards the end of Sunday’s 2-1 win against Fulham at Old Trafford.

“Assessments have since revealed a muscle tear that rules the 27-year-old out of the Wembley showdown.”

Martial’s absence is a major blow to the red devil’s preparations against their city rivals at Wembley Stadium.

However, there is some positive news as they may have Brazilian winger, Antony fit and available despite being stretchered off during the 4-1 win over Chelsea last week.

According to reports, Antony’s ankle injury is not as serious as first thought and he could be available to face City.