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Manchester United's Rollercoaster Ride: From Almost Defeat to FA Cup Final

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Discover the dramatic journey of Manchester United in the FA Cup semifinal against Coventry City and their road to the final against Man City! โšฝ

Manchester United had a heart-stopping experience in the FA Cup semifinal against Coventry City, with a nail-biting match that saw them survive one of the most astonishing comebacks ever. Despite blowing a three-goal lead, Man United managed to advance to the final, setting up a thrilling clash against rivals Man City. The rollercoaster continued as Erik ten Hag, Manchester United's manager, denied being embarrassed by the fortunate win, acknowledging that they 'got away with it' after a penalty shootout.

In the wake of their semifinal win, Man United's academy took the spotlight in part one of a series focusing on recruitment. With 249 academy graduates making their first-team debut, the club's commitment to nurturing young talent shines through. The journey to the final wasn't easy, as Coventry City pushed them to the brink, coming close to a historic upset at Wembley. Despite the challenges, Manchester United's resilience and belief ultimately secured their place in the FA Cup final.

As the intense battle unfolded, surprises continued with Sir Jim Ratcliffe making a grand entrance at Wembley after completing the London Marathon. This semifinal win, although not a turning point for Ten Hag, showcased the team's ability to overcome adversity and secure a spot in the final. Manchester United's thrilling victory against Coventry City serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of football, where anything can happen on the pitch. The journey to the final against Man City promises to be a spectacle not to be missed, with both teams poised for an epic showdown.

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FA Cup: Coventry City 3, Manchester United 3 (MAN advance 4-2 on ... (TSN)

Manchester United survived one of the most astonishing FA Cup semifinal comebacks ever to beat second-tier Coventry City on penalties in a spellbinding ...

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Man United back in another FA Cup final against Man City after ... (The Globe and Mail)

Manchester United makes FA Cup final despite blowing three-goal lead against second-tier Coventry.

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Manchester United reaches FA Cup final after 'the most humiliating ... (CNN)

Manchester United won the FA Cup semifinal against Coventry City after a poor performance. Andrew Couldridge/Action Images/Reuters. CNN โ€”.

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Inside Manchester United's academy. Part one: Recruitment (The Athletic)

246: academy graduates have made a first-team debut for Manchester United. The last figure has risen to 249 since the booklet was printed, but by page 13 we're ...

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LIVE: Coventry City vs Manchester United โ€“ FA Cup semifinal (Aljazeera.com)

Follow our live build-up and commentary as Coventry City play Manchester United in the second semifinal of the FA Cup.

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How Coventry City went within a 'toenail' of beating Manchester United (The Athletic)

A change in formation and belief saw Championship side Coventry run Manchester United mightily close at Wembley on Sunday.

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Erik Ten Hag Denies Being Embarrassed By Manchester United's ... (Forbes)

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag refused to admit he was embarrassed by his side's fortunate win over Coventry City in the FA Cup semi-final at ...

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Man United 'got away with it' against Coventry - Ten Hag - ESPN (ESPN FC)

Erik ten Hag admitted Manchester United "got away with it" after they threw away a three-goal lead against Coventry before needing a penalty shootout to win ...

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Manchester United's semi-final win was no turning point for Ten Hag ... (The Athletic)

Sir Jim Ratcliffe arrived at Wembley after running the London Marathon in time to witness United's second-half capitulation first hand.

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Manchester United notch embarrassing win on their way to the FA ... (CBSSports.com)

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