Despite defeating Fulham in the quarter-final, Roy Keane slammed Manchester United for their poor performance. The former united skipper felt that the players were complacent on the pitch and such an attitude will cost them against Brighton in the semi-final.
The draw for the FA Cup semi-finals raises the possibility of a first-ever derby final.CIty have gone out in the last four in each of the past three seasons. They will face Championship Sheffield United in their fifth straight semi.
Manchester united have already banked the EFL Cup this season to put an end to a trophy drought that dated back to 2017. A place in next season’s champions league is on the cards, while further silverware could be lifted in the FA Cup and Europa League. The alternative in the semi-finals is Sporting Lisbon who ousted Arsenal.
Man city, man united and Brighton are favourites to advance to the semifinal. Blackburn and manchester united will face off in a battle of the two top teams in the championship table. Manchester city have scored 74 goals in the Championship from 52.7 xG.
D arwin Nunez has withdrawn from the national squad. The 23-year-old was due a weekend off anyway with the reds not in FA Cup or Premier League action.
Pep Guardiola urged manchester city to be wary of ex-player Vincent Kompany's Burnley. The former city captain has led them to the top of the second-tier championship standings on 83 points from 33 matches. He said he was destined to one day succeed him as city manager.
The red Devils have made rapid strides under ten Hag's management this season. They could yet add to their haul in the FA Cup and Europa League. But the exit of Ronaldo leaves them with a hole to fill. If he is to leave the club, he will be on the hunt for a new no 9.
Man united are in 'advanced talks' with a player also wanted by real madrid and barcelona. A first trophy since 2017 has been banked, while united will fancy their chances of adding the FA Cup and Europa League to their haul too. The likes of ajax’s Mohammed Kudus and Benfica’s Goncalo Ramos are understood to be viable alternatives.
The incident took place on the broadcaster’s show before the match on Tuesday. The noises interrupted the coverage presented by former England striker Gary Lineker. As sabotage goes it was quite amusing, Lineker said.
Manchester city drew 4-0 with a brace, a Julian Alvarez penalty and a lovely team move. Both sides had to wait until the next day to see who they would come up against. If they won a match against either Oxford United or Arsenal would await them.
Callum Wilson and michail Antonio backed the decision for teams to limit their pre-match anti-racism gesture to only some significant games this season. The gesture will also be seen during the “No Room for Racism” match rounds in October and March, boxing day fixtures after the world cup, league matches on the final day of the season and FA Cup and EFL Cup finals.
Jack Wilshere made his Arsenal debut in 2008 aged 16 and 256 days. Midfielder won the FA Cup with Arsenal in 2014 and 2015, but never quite fulfilled his potential. He spent a season on loan at Bournemouth and made a permanent switch to West Ham in 2018. The 30-year-old also had a spell at Danish Superliga club AGF.
Mohamed Salah signs new three-year contract with Liverpool. Egypt international will stay with the club until the year 2025. Salah has scored 156 goals in 254 appearances for the club since arriving in 2017. Liverpool won the Premier League, Champions League, Club World Cup, FA Cup, and League Cup.
