Man City vs Sheffield United predicted line-ups: Team news ahead of FA Cup semi-final
Everything you need to know ahead of the last four tie
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Your support makes all the difference.An encounter with free-scoring Manchester City is Sheffield United’s prize for a fine run to the FA Cup semi-finals.
Paul Heckingbottom’s side are enjoying a fine season, but know the challenge will be mighty with their opponents in such form and still in with a real shot of winning three trophies.
It is nearly 100 years since Sheffield United won the last of four FA Cups in 2025.
Nearly nine decades on from last reaching the final, the Championship side securing another Wembley visit would rank as a real shock.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Manchester City vs Sheffield United?
The FA Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Sheffield United is due to kick off at 4.45pm BST on Saturday 22 April at Wembley Stadium in London.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the game live on ITV1 or STV1, with coverage on the channel from 4pm BST. Registered users can stream the action via ITVX.
Team news
There are doubts over the fitness of Manchester City defender Nathan Ake, who was forced off in the Champions League win over Bayern Munich. Despite this being a last four encounter, Pep Guardiola may still opt to rotate, with crucial fixtures coming thick and fast and a potential title decider against Arsenal next up on Wednesday.
Sheffield United will be without two Manchester City players - loanees Tommy Doyle and James McAtee are ineligible against their parent club. Wes Foderingham should return in goal having served a two game suspension.
Predicted line-ups
Manchester City XI: Ortega; Walker, Dias, Laporte; Lewis, Rodri; Mahrez, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Grealish; Alvarez.
Sheffield United XI: Foderingham; Ahmedhodzic, Egan, Robinson; Baldock, Berge, Norwood, Fleck, Lowe; McBurnie, Ndiaye.
Odds
Manchester City win 3/19
Draw (after 90 minutes) 8/1
Sheffield United win 18/1
Prediction
Manchester City will be confident of progressing to the final - but Sheffield United might just give them an early scare... Manchester City 4-1 Sheffield United.
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