Man Utd avoid Man City in FA Cup semi-final draw

Manchester United could face Manchester City in the FA Cup final after the rival clubs avoided each other in Sunday’s semi-final draw.

United beat Fulham 3-1 in the quarter-finals on Sunday to draw with fellow Premier Leaguers Brighton & Hove Albion.

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Brighton booked their place in the final four for the competition with a 5-0 thrashing of League Two’s Grimsby Town.

Meanwhile, City face Championship club Sheffield United, who beat Blackburn Rovers on Sunday. Pep Guardiola’s side face second division rivals for the second time in a row, after eliminating former club captain Vincent Kompany’s Burnley with a 6-0 win on Saturday.

City have scored 14 unanswered goals in their imperious FA Cup run so far, knocking out Premier League leaders Chelsea and Arsenal in the process.

United boss Erik ten Hag is looking to add to the Carabao Cup trophy he already won in his debut season at Old Trafford. The Dutchman has the opportunity to take three trophies this season with the club that is also still in the Europa League.

Guardiola’s team can also win three trophies this season. City face Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final but are eight points behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

The semifinals will be played at Wembley Stadium on April 22 and 23 and the final will be played on June 3.

FA Cup semi-final draw:

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United

Manchester City vs. Sheffield United