The FA Cup is heating up as Manchester City just secured their spot in the final after beating Sheffield United 3-0 on Saturday (The Hindu). Riyad Mahrez was the star of the game, scoring a hat-trick (USA Today). The win was extra sweet for Manchester City after losing in the FA Cup semi-finals in the last two consecutive seasons (Reuters).
The match also drew attention to the issue of empty seats in Wembley Stadium, with many fans hoping for a change in the way tickets are allocated (Sports Illustrated). The official attendance was announced as 69,603, but thousands of seats were unoccupied (Sports Illustrated).
Meanwhile, Manchester United will face off against Brighton in the second semi-final match, with the winner set to play Manchester City in the final on June 3 (USA Today). The former team will have their star player, Marcus Rashford, back in action after a minor injury (The Athletic).
The FA Cup continues to be a highly anticipated event this season, with viewers tuning in from all over the world to catch the action. Fans of Man City will have high hopes for the final, as they aim to continue their pursuit of a treble (CNET).
