Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha a major doubt to face Man Utd in FA cup final

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha faces a race against time to be fit for the FA Cup final.

Boss Alan Pardew revealed Zaha is still battling a muscular strain "just above his hamstring" and remains a doubt for the FA Cup showpiece with Manchester United.

Palace can rubber-stamp their Premier League security with victory over Stoke at Selhurst Park on Saturday, with Pardew challenging his men to prioritise their top-flight safety and maintain focus.

Pardew also admitted Zaha could still be doubtful for the FA Cup final on May 21 even if he sits out the remaining league clashes against Stoke and Southampton.

"Wilf still has a problem that will still keep him out for this weekend," said Pardew. "Hopefully he'll be okay for the final. Wilf's a naturally fit guy.

"He actually did the injury before the semi-final. We scanned him on the Monday afterwards and saw there's a slight tear there.

"We can't take a risk with him, it really is about risk his injury. There's no way he can play this weekend, he could possibly play at Southampton.

"He'll be vulnerable if he plays at Southampton and he'll be vulnerable if he plays in the final.

"The problem's high up in his attachment to his hamstring, so it's not his hamstring but it's high up on the tendon there."