Manchester United will be looking to book their spot in the FA Cup final as they take on EFL Championship team Coventry City on April 21.
The Red Devils could face a repeat of the 2023 final, if they beat Coventry in this weekend’s semifinal, and rivals Manchester City get past Chelsea.
The FA Cup is proving to be a vital pressure relief for Erik ten Hag in recent weeks with United’s only chance of a trophy resting in this competition.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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This FA Cup match takes place at Wembley Stadium in London, UK and kicks off on Sunday, April 21 at 3:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
Here’s how to watch this FA Cup match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
USA: This game is available exclusively on ESPN+.
Canada: Broadcast and streaming options are available via Sportsnet.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream FA Cup matches live and on demand on Paramount+.
UK: This match is available on ITV 1 and streaming is covered by ITVX. Viewers in Scotland and Northern Ireland can watch on STV and UTV respectively,
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Ten Hag is hopeful over some important injury returns ahead of this game with Scott McTominay, Antony and Jonny Evans all back fit for his team. However, defensive quartet Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw and Victor Lindelof are all expected to miss out.
Man United predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Dalot, Maguire, Evans, Wan-Bissaka — Mainoo, Casemiro — Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford — Hojlund.
Man United subs (9): TBC
Coventry are still on the edge of the Premier League promotion playoff spots ahead of their huge trip to Wembley. However, head coach Mark Robins will go with the strongest team available,
USMNT attacker Haji Wright is a crucial name on the Coventry team sheet with the 26-year-old already netting 17 club goals so far this season.
Coventry predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Collins (GK) — Latibeaudiere, Kitching, Thomas, Bidwell — Torp, Sheaf, O’Hare — Palmer, Simms, Wright.
Coventry subs (9): TBC
Manchester United have to win this game to avoid their season simply drifting to a conclusion in the final weeks of the campaign. The FA Cup has seen the best of Ten Hag’s team in 2024, and despite the possibility for a Coventry shock, United should have enough to reach another final.
Prediction: Man United 2-0 Coventry
