Chris Smalling will be fit for Manchester United's FA Cup tie with Everton despite picking up knock in win over Crystal Palace
* Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at Old Trafford on Wednesday
* Defender Chris Smalling picked up a knock following a tackle late on
* But he'll be fit for Saturday's FA Cup semi-final with Everton at Wembley
Chris Smalling will be fit to start at Wembley after hobbling through Manchester United’s win over Crystal Palace.
The central defender limped towards the end of Wednesday night’s 2-0 win at Old Trafford, raising fears he could be a doubt for the weekend.
But Smalling felt no ill-effects of the knock and will be ready for the FA Cup semi-final against Everton on Saturday.
Chris Smalling will be fit for Man United's FA Cup semi-final with Everton despite picking up a knock
‘I'll be fine,' Smalling said. ‘It was just a 50-50 but it's nothing serious.’
The midweek win, coupled with Manchester City’s draw at Newcastle, has again opened the door to a top-four finish.
A Damien Delaney own goal and Matteo Darmian’s first for the club saw United go two points behind their rivals with four games to play.
Smalling added: ‘I think we've done exactly what we've needed to do, and it's about having City and Arsenal looking over their shoulder, and we've put a bit more pressure on. Now we look forward to Saturday.’
Louis van Gaal knows he needs silverware and a top-four finish at the end of what has been a chastening campaign for United.
They go into Saturday against an Everton side bereft of confidence following Wednesday night’s humbling at Anfield, with Roberto Martinez on the brink amid a run of six games without a win.
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