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Man Utd superstar Mary Earps is out of contract at the end of the season (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Manchester United boss Marc Skinner has hailed his \u2018great relationship\u2019 with Mary Earps and wants the FA Cup winner to stay despite Arsenal\u2019s interest.<\/p>\n

The England international goalkeeper is out of contract at the end of the season and it has been widely reported that Arsenal want to bring her to the Emirates.<\/p>\n

Earps is also set to receive offers from other top clubs in Europe but Skinner is hoping the 31-year-old superstar will stay after United\u2019s historic FA Cup triumph.<\/p>\n

Speaking after the Red Devils thrashed Tottenham in Sunday\u2019s final to lift the trophy for the very first time, Skinner was quizzed about the contract situations for players and told the BBC: \u2018That is a decision to be made later.<\/p>\n

\u2018It is not a conversation for now. I\u2019m sure it does help but me and Mary have a great relationship. Of course I would love her to stay. She is an FA Cup winner.\u2019<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, United star Rachel Williams, who scored the second goal at Wembley against Spurs, is adamant that the Red Devils can start fighting the big three of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City for the Women\u2019s Super League (WSL) title.<\/p>\n

Asked if United\u2019s FA Cup win had put a different reflection on the season, Williams said: \u2018It does. We don\u2019t like to admit it but it does mask over the issues we\u2019ve had.<\/p>\n

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Rachel Williams got on the scoresheet as Man Utd thumped Spurs (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018We have had some ups and downs this year. That\u2019s for Marc [Skinner] and the backroom staff to be like, \u2018Right this is what we have to do in the summer\u2019 \u2013 we are going to have change things next year. <\/p>\n

\u2018We have had some injuries, three or four ACLs, at the start of the season. That\u2019s football, teams go through transition. You have a good year, you have a dip. <\/p>\n

\u2018Next year we might just come back bigger, better and stronger and who knows we might just be lifting the league.\u2019<\/p>\n

Lucia Garcia bagged two goals in United\u2019s 4-0 win and was crowned Player of the Match for her glowing performance in the English capital.<\/p>\n

\u2018I\u2019m so happy,\u2019 the Spain international said. \u2018It was a tough match and we deserve that, we fought until the end. It has been a tough season for us, and we deserved this win, we are so happy.\u2019<\/p>\n

Ella Toone scored a magnificent goal to open the scoring on Sunday and she was equally delighted at full-time as her side made women\u2019s football history.<\/p>\n