Manchester City could not see loanees Tommy Doyle or James McAtee line up against them in the FA Cup semi-final even if they wanted to.
Pep Guardiola's side booked their place at Wembley for the fourth consecutive year with a 6-0 thrashing of Championship leaders Burnley. And Sheffield United joined them a day later by coming from behind to beat Blackburn, with Doyle netting the winner and McAtee heavily involved through the game.
However, the two City youngsters will not be able to play any part in the semi-final after their loan club was drawn against their parent club. City will take on Sheffield United next month for a place in the final while Manchester United and Brighton contest the other game.
