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Fellaini savouring Wembley date against Everton

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini is looking forward to a "strange" FA Cup semi-final against former club Everton.

The last time United played Everton in the FA Cup, Fellaini was wearing blue.

"I played against United that day and won, but that is in the past and I want to win again this time with United," said the Belgium international.

Fellaini moved from Everton to United in 2013 as David Moyes' marquee signing, and while he has fond memories of his former club and the day they knocked United out on penalties at Wembley, he said he was putting sentiment to the side.

"It's always strange to play against your former team, but we know what we have to do. We want to be in the final and we have one more step to take," he said.

"It's a special stadium and there will be a lot of emotion on the day," he said.

"Teams can tire at this time of the season, so you want to stay fresh in your head and mind, so you can do your best. But the most important thing is the result.

"I enjoy my role and whenever the manager puts me in the team, I always give everything. He trusts me, he knows what I can do.

"The manager and his staff know my qualities and that gives me confidence."