Manchester United secured a dramatic spot in the FA Cup final against arch-rival Manchester City after a nail-biting semifinal match against Coventry. United squandered a three-goal lead, only to be saved by a VAR offside call in stoppage time of extra time, leading to a 3-3 draw. The Red Devils eventually triumphed in a penalty shootout, winning 4-2 and booking their place in the final at Wembley Stadium on May 25.
The victory, though hard-fought, did little to alleviate the mounting pressure on United manager Erik ten Hag, with the club languishing in seventh place in the Premier League. United's captain, Bruno Fernandes, acknowledged the need for improvement despite the team's FA Cup final qualification.
Manchester City, who defeated Chelsea in the first semifinal, will face United in a repeat of last year's final, which City won 2-1. The upcoming final promises to be a highly anticipated clash between the local rivals.
Liverpool stayed in the Premier League title race with a 3-1 win over Fulham, highlighted by a spectacular free-kick from Trent Alexander-Arnold. The victory saw Liverpool draw level on points with league leaders Arsenal, with Manchester City close behind.
In other Premier League action, Aston Villa rallied to beat Bournemouth 3-1, Everton secured a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest, and Crystal Palace stunned West Ham with a 5-2 victory.
