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MANCHESTER UNITED and Coventry will leave it all on the Wembley pitch as both sides look to book their spot in the FA Cup final.

The Red Devils’ inconsistency this season continued when they were held to a controversial draw by Bournemouth last weekend.

Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by Bournemouth3

Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by BournemouthCredit: Getty
Coventry stunned Wolves in the previous round

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Coventry stunned Wolves in the previous roundCredit: PA

But Erik ten Hag’s side has shown that they are capable of putting in some incredible performances – most notably the 4-3 thrilling win against Liverpool which earned them a place in the FA Cup semis.

And United will be expecting to progress to a second successive FA Cup final following last year’s defeat to noisy neighbours Manchester City.

However, with Coventry having already pulled off one upset against Wolves in the last-8, the Championship outfit will have the appetite for another shock win.

Furthermore, two Michael Mifsud goals saw the Sky Blues secure a historic victory when the sides last met.

When is Coventry vs Man Utd?

  • Coventry and Manchester United’s huge FA Cup semi-final will take place on Sunday, April 21.
  • It is scheduled to kick off at 3:30pm BST
  • Wembley Stadium is the allocated arena for this encounter and it can host approximately 90,000 passionate fans.
  • The Sky Blues pulled off a sensational 2-0 win against United when the sides last met in a 2007 League Cup clash.

What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

  • Coventry vs Manchester United will be broadcast LIVE on ITV1 in the UK.
  • Coverage is expected to commence from 2:30pm BST – a whole hour before kick-off.
  • Fans can stream the action on the ITV X app or ITV Sport website.
  • Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the whole match.

Can I watch it for FREE?

YES!

Coventry vs Manchester United will be available to watch for FREE in the UK as long as you have a valid TV license.

What is the team news?

Erik ten Hag will have several key players missing for the Wembley day out against Coventry.

Raphael Varane (muscular), Victor Lindelof (hamstring), Jonny Evans (muscular), Lisandro Martinez (calf), Luke Shaw (thigh), Anthony Martial (groin) and Tyrell Malacia (knee).

However, Scott McTominay could return after suffering a knee injury which ruled him out of the Bournemouth draw.

Scott McTominay could return for the FA Cup semi against Coventry

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Scott McTominay could return for the FA Cup semi against CoventryCredit: AFP

Elsewhere, Coventry manager Mark Robbins will have to continue without Tatsuhiro Sakamoto who sustained a back issue in February.

What are the odds?

  • Coventry to win 11/2
  • Draw 4/1
  • Man Utd to win 2/5

To progress to the final

*Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication

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