Football fans all around the world are eagerly anticipating this weekend’s FA Cup semi-final matches. The Manchester City vs Sheffield United match will kick-off on Saturday, April 22, followed by Brighton vs Manchester United on the following day. With a potential of a treble, including FA Cup, Manchester City is one of the favorites to win the trophy. (Sporting News)
On the other hand, the their semi-final opponents Sheffield United are eyeing a FA Cup surprise before their promotion push. It has been 15 years since a team from outside the Premier League reached the FA Cup final, and Sheffield is looking to end that wait. (AP News)
Meanwhile, Brighton’s manager Roberto De Zerbi is optimistic about keeping his team’s historic FA Cup triumph hopes alive. Albion will face Manchester United in the semi-finals this weekend. Though Brighton has only been in the top-flight since 2017, they have been playing impressive football with prospects that bigger clubs are eyeing. (Yahoo Sport UK, ESPN)
In the past, Manchester United and Brighton have met twice at the Wembley stadium during the finals. The first meeting was back in 1983 when Manchester United beat Brighton in the FA Cup final. Now, they will meet again in the semi-finals, and it will be interesting to see which team will win this time. (The Guardian)
Fans who cannot attend these matches in person can watch the games live on television or online. Manchester City vs Sheffield United will be broadcasted in select TV channels, and kick-off start time varies across different time zones. (Goal.com, Evening Standard)
Lastly, Patrick Vieira, former Arsenal captain, and current director of football operations at Manchester City, said the team’s 2011 FA Cup triumph became a catalyst for the club’s immense recent successes. It is apparent that FA Cup holds a significant position in the club’s history and legacy. (Manchester City FC)
The excitement of the FA Cup has always been undeniable; it is a coveted opportunity for teams to showcase their best performance and vie for silverware. Fans all around will surely be watching with bated breath to see who comes out on top in the semi-finals.
