Man Utd narrowly defeat City in a thrilling shoot-out to advance to the FA Cup final.

Manchester United celebrated a hard-fought victory over Coventry City in the Emirates FA Cup Semi Final at Wembley Stadium. The Red Devils secured their place in the final against Manchester City after surviving a remarkable comeback from Coventry, who were 3-0 down but managed to equalize in stoppage time. However, United held their nerve in the penalty shootout to come out on top.

Coventry, managed by former Manchester United striker Mark Robins, thought they had secured a late winner in extra time through substitute Victor Torp, but VAR ruled out the goal for offside. It was a lucky break for United, who went on to win the shootout with Rasmus Hojlund scoring the decisive penalty.

United were the clear favorites heading into the match and took a 2-0 lead in the first half with goals from Scott McTominay and Harry Maguire. Bruno Fernandes extended their lead just before the hour mark with a deflected shot. However, Coventry fought back with goals from Ellis Simms and Callum O’Hare to set up a thrilling finale.

The Sky Blues were unlucky not to win the match in extra time, with Simms hitting the bar with a powerful shot. United survived and now face Manchester City in the FA Cup final, a repeat of last year’s all-Manchester final.

The match highlighted the issues that have plagued United throughout the season. Despite their early lead, they struggled to maintain their dominance and were fortunate to come away with a victory. The performance has raised questions about the future of manager Erik ten Hag, with concerns over the team’s playing identity and excuses made regarding injuries.

Coventry can be proud of their performance, as they pushed United to the limit and were unfortunate not to come out on top. Ellis Simms was the standout player for the Sky Blues, scoring a crucial goal and almost clinching the winner in extra time.

Overall, it was a thrilling match that showcased the unpredictable nature of football. United will now turn their attention to the final against Manchester City, where they will hope to salvage their season and potentially secure a trophy for ten Hag.