The Red Devils claimed victory at Wembley in a thrilling semi-final match. They were initially ahead 3-0 with goals from Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire, and Bruno Fernandes. However, Ellis Simms, Callum O’Hare, and Haji Wright’s efforts led to extra time, and ultimately to a penalty shootout, in which United emerged as 4-3 victors.
The outcome has set up a match against local rivals Man City on May 25, replicating last year’s final. Despite apprehension among United supporters, the team’s struggles to secure comfortable victories have been a recurring theme this season. Simms and O’Hare managed to pull back goals, and the latter’s shot, deflected off Aaron Wan-Bissaka, found the net.
Wright converted a penalty, with Coventry’s disallowed goal further adding to the drama. In the end, United prevailed in the penalty shootout, with Rasmus Hojlund firing the winning spot kick, securing their place in the second consecutive Manchester Derby FA Cup final.
