Coventry City 0-3 Manchester United, FA Cup semi-final LIVE! Updates, scores, analysis, highlights

Second-tier Coventry City are hoping for a huge upset against Premier League giants Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday.

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Mark Robins’ side can certainly achieve that by defeating Wolves in the quarter-finals to reach the semi-finals for the second time in their history. The Sky Blues’ recent history has seen them rise through the fourth tier leagues until the final of the Championship playoffs last season (where they lost on penalties to Luton) and Robins led throughout, doing a fantastic job in low form. budget to revive Coventry as a club amid severe financial turmoil, stadium sharing and general chaos. This FA Cup semi-final feels like a reward for Robins, his players and fans, and Coventry will play without fear. They unexpectedly lost their last two league games after being the in-form team in the second division and their hopes of making the playoffs are not over yet but now look very unlikely. USMNT fans have their eyes on Coventry this season as Haji Wright scored 17 (Ellis Simms is top scorer with 18) and added six assists in an exceptional season for the Sky Blues.

Things are pretty clear for Manchester United: they need to win the FA Cup to save their season. Erik ten Hag’s team have won just one of their last six games and are really struggling for confidence, form and to have some control in the games. Even if United win the FA Cup and finish sixth in the Premier League, it looks like Erik ten Hag’s time in charge at Old Trafford is probably over. They have incredible individual quality and beat Liverpool to reach this semi-final, but there is something about this United team that says they could easily be on the receiving end of a huge FA Cup upset this weekend.

How to watch Coventry City vs Manchester United live, stream link and start time

Start: 10:30 a.m. ET Sunday (April 21)
Online: ESPN+

Coventry City vs Manchester United Live Updates – By Nick Mendola

Coventry City vs Manchester United Live Score: 0-3

Top scorers: McTominay (23′), Maguire (45+1′), Fernandes (58′)

Goal by Bruno Fernandes – Coventry 0-3 Man Utd (58 minutes)

Marcus Rashford’s dribble into the box is saved by Joel Latibeaudire, but the Jamaican’s touch goes straight to Bruno Fernandes.

The Portuguese puts himself in a shooting position and shoots.

Half-time – Coventry City 0-2 Manchester United

There’s not much drama here.

Coventry have 0.03 xG with 35% possession. United’s brace comes from 11 shot attempts to Coventry’s one.

Direct.

Goal by Harry Maguire – Coventry 0-2 Man Utd (45 + 1 minute)

It’s a corner kick and Maguire arrives on the spot to head it.

The 2-0 lead is deserved.

Scott McTominay goal – Coventry 0-1 Man Utd (23 minutes)

Scott McTominay starts the play and goes to the far post.

Diogo Dalot gets the final pass for a McTominay shot into an open goal.

Suggestions for a hassle?

Casemiro partners Harry Maguire at centre-back, meaning Manchester United will look to cover the midfield with Kobbie Mainoo and Scott McTominay behind Bruno Fernandes.

There is probably still plenty left in United’s attack against Coventry’s backline, but there is more reason to be on disturbed alert than on most days.

Coventry City lineup

Collins, Latibeuadiere, Thomas, Kitching, Bidwell, Eccles, Sheaf, O’Hare, Van Ewijk, Simms, Wright

Manchester United lineup

Onana, Dalot, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Mainoo, McTominay, Fernandes, Garnacho, Rashford, Hojlund

Coventry City focus, team news

The duo of Simms and Wright have been excellent in attack, while in midfield Callum O’Hare brings creativity and determination, but Coventry will sorely miss suspended Jamaican international Kasey Palmer. Coventry is a strong, solid team and each player knows the work they have to do.

OUT: Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (back), Jamie Allen (calf), Kasey Palmer (suspended)

Manchester United Focus, Team News

United’s defensive injuries continue to leave them in a difficult situation, with Harry Maguire and young Willy Kambwala set to start at centre-back once again. The quartet of Hojlund, Fernandes, Rashford and Garnacho should start in attack and should have enough quality to take United to a second consecutive FA Cup final.

OUT: Anthony Martial (groin), Victor Lindelof (thigh), Tyrell Malacia (knee), Luke Shaw (thigh), Lisandro Martinez (calf), Raphael Varane (ankle), Jonny Evans (undisclosed) | QUESTIONABLE: Antony (muscle), Scott McTominay (hits)