The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the world. The latest news on this year’s tournament includes the recent semifinals held at Wembley Stadium, where Manchester City faced off against Sheffield United and Brighton played against Manchester United.
The official attendance for the Manchester City vs. Sheffield United semifinal was 69,603, but many fans were concerned about the thousands of empty seats that were visible in the stadium (Sports Illustrated). Fans are calling for changes to be made to ensure that the event is better attended in the future.
In terms of team news, the Premier League and FA Cup have seen plenty of injuries and updates recently. Marcus Rashford and Luis Diaz are just two of the players who have been out of action in recent weeks (The Athletic).
Despite their recent injuries, Manchester City was able to advance to the FA Cup final after Riyad Mahrez’s hat trick in their semifinal against Sheffield United (USA Today). Additionally, they will continue their pursuit of a treble, facing Championship underdogs Sheffield United in the semifinals (CNET).
The Manchester City vs. Sheffield United semifinal drew plenty of attention from sports publications across the world. CBS Sports and ESPN both provided detailed reports on the match while The Guardian covered the game with a minute-by-minute report (CBS Sports, ESPN, The Guardian).
Football fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the FA Cup final, set to take place on June 3rd. The competition is heating up as the tournament draws closer to its final stages.
