Tottenham boss claims Spurs have 'everything to win' in FA Cup final vs Manchester United

Tottenham Hotspur boss Robert Vilahamn believes his side have «everything to win» this weekend's Women's FA Cup final — despite branding Manchester United the favourites.

Spurs reached the last two of the competition for the first time in the club's history by coming from behind to beat Leicester City in the semi-finals, with Martha Thomas netting the winner in extra-time. They will take on United on Sunday at a sold-out Wembley Stadium where both teams will be bidding to win their first major trophy.

Marc Skinner's side were narrowly beaten by Chelsea in last season's final and are currently one place above fourth-place Tottenham in the Women's Super League (WSL) table. However, Vilahamn is confident his team have all the ingredients to emerge victorious this weekend.

«Of course, I must say they are the favourite team for this game, because they have been near the top of the table for a while,» he said in his pre-match press conference. «On the other hand, this year they are not top three any more. We played a good game against them. We saw we can actually compete against them.

»Yes, they are favourites. Yes, they were there last year, but we are taking steps all the time and we have beaten good teams this year. So we feel like we have everything to win in this game and that we have a good chance to win."

Tottenham have never beaten United in the WSL, although they held the Reds to a 2-2 draw at Leigh Sports Village last month. They have also impressed against other top sides this term, beating Arsenal in the WSL and Manchester City (on penalties) in the FA Cup.

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