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Steven Railston

Manchester United confirm date of FA Cup semi-final vs Brighton

Manchester United will play Brighton in the semi-finals of the FA Cup at Wembley on Sunday 23 April.

United defeated Fulham 3-1 in the FA Cup quarter-finals in their last match before the international break and they will now take on Brighton in the last four of England's oldest trophy competition as they bid to win another trophy.

Manchester City will play Sheffield United on Saturday 22 April in the other FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, which means a Manchester derby in the final is possible, providing that City and United progress against their respective opposition.

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Both of the semi-final ties must be played to a conclusion on the day, with extra-time and penalties, if required.

The Reds' meeting against Brighton on 23 April, with a 4.30pm kick-off, is set to be played just four days after the second leg of the Europa League quarter-finals against Sevilla, who United are expected to defeat after knocking out Barcelona and Real Betis.

United will play Sevilla in Spain on Thursday 20 April before returning to England ahead of their clash against Brighton.

Erik ten Hag ended the club's trophy drought at the first time of asking in the Carabao Cup in February and the FA Cup remains a realistic avenue for another piece of silverware this season, along with the Europa League.

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