FA Cup Semi Final Draw: Man United Land Brighton As City Draw Sheffield United

FA Cup Semi Final Draw: Man United Land Brighton As City Draw Sheffield United

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:28 PM
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  • Man City and Man United are the two top teams still remaining in the FA Cup this season
  • Brighton and Sheffield are the other two teams set to join the Manchester rivals in the semis
  • United stunned Fulham 3-1 to reach the semis, with City through after a win over Burnley

Manchester United and cross-town rivals, Manchester City have discovered their opponents for the next round of the FA Cup.

The two Premier League heavyweights are among the four teams still firmly in the competition after they booked a place in the semis over the weekend.

City mauled Championship side, Burnley 6-0 in the quarter-finals of the tournament to sail through on March 18.

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Manchester United midfielder, Marcel Sabitzer attempts a strike during the English FA Cup quarter-final match against Fulham at Old Trafford. Photo by Paul Ellis.
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Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez were in sensational form during the tie, with the former netting a stunning hat-trick to inspire his side to victory.

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Meanwhile, United saw off a stubborn Fulham side on March 19, at Old Trafford to qualify for the last four.

The Red Devils staged a thrilling comeback during the tie to secure a 3-1 win, with Marcel Sabitzer scoring his first goal for United.

The Cottagers had earlier taken a 1-0 lead through Mitrovic before a meltdown sparked by Willian's handball allowed United to fight back.

Who will City, United face?

A semi-final draw conducted on Sunday saw both Man City and United avoid each other ahead of the next round of the competition.

According to The Sun, City are scheduled to face Sheffield United in the semis, with the Red Devils battling Premier League side, Brighton and Hove Albion.

Sheffield made it to the last four after they stunned Blackburn Rovers 3-2 in the quarters, with Tommy Doyle scoring a stoppage-time winner.

Meanwhile, Brighton made a good account of themselves by demolishing Grimsby Town 5-0 to set up a crunch meeting with the Red Devils in the semis.

Fulham self-destructs against United

Sports Brief also reported on Fulham earning three straight reds to spark a spectacular collapse against United at Old Trafford.

Aleksandr Mitrovic scored his first FA Cup goal in the second half in a game that the Cottagers managed to dominate for long periods.

However, things quickly degenerated for the London-based club when Man United's blistering counterattack was halted by Willian.

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