Man City await Man Utd in the FA Cup final. Erik ten Hag's team have a great chance to repeat last season's Manchester derby final when they only have to face Coventry in the semi-finals.
Coventry vs Man Utd Prediction
Man Utd are FA Cup runners-up, and they are determined to change their position. That determination is even greater because the FA Cup is the only chance for the Reds of Manchester to win a trophy this season.
Man Utd booked their place in the semi-finals in spectacular fashion. They came from behind to beat Liverpool 4-3 in the quarter-finals after 120 minutes, thanks to goals from Scott McTominay, Antony, Marcus Rashford and Amad Diallo.
Man Utd have many chances to continue despite not being in good form.
Man Utd fans want Erik ten Hag and his players to show more fighting spirit like in the match against Liverpool. That can be considered the problem of the "Red Devils" this season. The players lack determination and do not try their best when facing difficult situations. Former Man Utd players often criticize the attitude of their juniors.
Another big problem is that Man Utd players are often injured. Last season's most important players like Luke Shaw and Lisandro Martinez spent more time in the medical room than on the pitch.
Man Utd are at the top of the list of teams with around 30 injuries. Before the match against Coventry, coach Erik ten Hag received bad news when Sofyan Amrabat, Willy Kambwala and Mason Mount were injured. The Dutch strategist only has Harry Maguire as the only healthy central defender. Casemiro will most likely be pulled back to play central defender.
Despite the big changes in the squad, Man Utd are still rated higher than Coventry. The English First Division team is difficult to compare in terms of class and quality of personnel. This is a good opportunity for Man Utd to deploy their playing style. Stars like Bruno Fernandes, Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford or Alejandro Garnacho have enough intelligence and skill to find a way into Coventry's goal.
Coventry's semi-final appearance is a big surprise. In fact, they did not face many strong opponents on their journey before meeting Wolverhampton in the previous round. Coach Mark Robins's team fought back against the Premier League representative in the last minutes to secure a place in the semi-finals.
However, their journey will be difficult when facing Man Utd. Coventry will probably still play defensive counter-attacking but their defenders will have difficulty stopping the attacking stars of the away team.
Coventry vs Man Utd form
Coventry's form has not been good recently. They have won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 games. In their last 5 home games, they have won 3 and lost 2.
Man Utd are also not in good form. After the win against Liverpool in the FA Cup, Man Utd have only drawn and lost. In the last 4 away matches, Erik ten Hag and his team have not known victory.
Expected lineup Coventry vs Man Utd
Coventry: Collins; Latibeaudiere, Thomas, Kitching, Dasilva; Sheaf, Eccles; Van Ewijk, O'Hare, Wright; Simms
Man Utd: Onana; Dalot, Casemiro, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka; McTominay, Mainoo; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund
Score prediction: Coventry 0-2 Man Utd
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