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George Smith

'Doesn't deserve it' - Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi makes Manchester United shootout claim

Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Roberto De Zerbi does not believe Manchester United deserved to win their FA Cup semi-final showdown with the Seagulls at Wembley on Sunday afternoon.

Following a goalless 120 minutes, United prevailed on penalties, winning 7-6 to set up a first-ever all-Manchester FA Cup final against City on June 3. After 13 successful spot-kicks were shared between the two sides, Solly March blazed the Seagulls' seventh penalty over the bar, leaving Victor Lindelof with the chance to send United though.

The Seagulls, who will face United again in just over a week's time, welcoming Erik ten Hag's side to the Amex Stadium on May 4, were the better side for long spells of the contest, particularly for the first hour of regulation time. The closest they came to scoring was when Danny Welbeck headed over from a corner at the start of the second half.

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