FA Cup draw LIVE: Man City and Manchester United learn semi-final fate
The draw took place before Manchester United defeated Fulham at Old Trafford
Manchester City will play Sheffield United in the FA Cup semi-finals while Brighton will face Manchester United.
Manchester City were the first team to progress to Wembley after Pep Guardiola’s side destroyed Burnley 6-0 in the opening quarter-final, courtesy of another hat-trick from Erling Haaland, and will play another Championship side in the last four. Sheffield United prevailed against Blackburn in a thrilling tie, but could have to face City without match-winner Tommy Doyle and James McAtee, who are on loan from the Premier League club.
Brighton advanced to the semi-finals thanks to a 5-0 win over Grimsby Town, whose run came to an end. Roberto de Zerbi’s side will face Manchester United, following nine-man Fulham’s extraordinary collapse at Old Trafford.
Follow live updates from the FA Cup quarter-finals, below, which continues with Manchester United vs Fulham
Manchester United 0-0 Fulham
16 mins: Close! Fulham threaten again! They couldn’t have asked for clearer opportunities inside the first 15 minutes. This time the defender Tim Ream whips a brilliant ball across the face. It was begging for a touch, but there was no one there.
Manchester United 0-0 Fulham
14 mins: That’s a bigger chance! Harrison Reed beats Lisandro Martinez to the ball and has Pereira in space at the front box, but the Fulham midfielder can’t pick him out! That would have been a certain goal but Reed is closed down and United get away with it.
Manchester United 0-0 Fulham
12 mins: Chance! United turn defence into attack as they launch a counter through Rashford. He slips in Weghorst, who cuts inside onto his left foot and isn’t able to catch the shot. It’s comfortably saved by Leno.
Manchester United 0-0 Fulham
10 mins: Fernandes takes a bump and stays down holding his right hip area. The midfielder takes some treatment but is able to carry on.
Manchester United 0-0 Fulham
7 mins: Another nice Fulham move. Pereira drives forward and slips in Mitrovic, who lays it off to Willian. The forward was coming under pressure and skews the shot wide.
Manchester United 0-0 Fulham
5 mins: Fulham maintain their fast start. Marco Silva’s side have barely allowed United out of their own half inside the opening five minutes.
Manchester United 0-0 Fulham
2 mins: Fulham make a bright start at Old Trafford! David de Gea is forced into a stop as Diop meets De Cordova-Reid’s cross. The goalkeeper tips the header over the crossbar and Fulham keep the pressure on from the corner.
Manchester United vs Fulham
The teams are out at Old Trafford. Kick-off in the last quarter-final of the weekend is next, with Brighton waiting at Wembley.
FA Cup semi-final draw: Latest updates
- Brighton vs Manchester United or Fulham
- Manchester City vs Sheffield United
A tough draw for Sheffield United, who could be without Tommy Doyle and James McAtee for the semi-final.
The Manchester clubs avoid each other.
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