Manchester United, under Erik ten Hag’s leadership, secured their spot in an all-Manchester FA Cup Final in a match that can only be described as a rollercoaster of emotions. Despite taking a commanding three-goal lead, courtesy of first-half strikes by Scott McTominay and Harry Maguire, followed by a Bruno Fernandes goal, the Red Devils saw their advantage spectacularly dissolve against Championship side Coventry City.

The match, initially seeming like a straightforward victory for United, turned into a dramatic affair as Coventry launched a ferocious comeback in the latter stages. Just when the tie looked destined for the most remarkable turnaround in Wembley history, a late goal by Coventry’s Victor Torp was disallowed for a marginal offside, identified by VAR.

The game moved to penalties after a 3-3 deadlock, where Manchester United’s fortunes were sealed by Rasmus Hojlund, who scored the decisive penalty after Coventry captain Ben Sheaf missed his shot. The win, while ensuring United’s progression to the final, was met with mixed feelings, as their earlier performance sparked both boos and nervous anticipation among their fans.

This FA Cup semi-final clash encapsulated the unpredictability of football, as Manchester United walked a fine line between dominance and disaster, ultimately scraping through to set up another showdown with their city rivals.