This season's FA Cup is as significant for Louis van Gaal's future as Manchester United manager as it was for Sir Alex Ferguson in 1990, says Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew.
Palace meet United at Wembley next month in a repeat of the 1990 final. Winning that trophy reportedly helped keep Ferguson in his job 26 years ago.
"I remember Sir Alex's career hinged on that game and maybe LVG's career will hinge on this," said Pardew, who played for Palace in the 1990 final, which United won after a replay.