'Garnacho APOLOGISED! He is a young player, has to learn A LOT!' | Erik Ten Hag | Coventry vs Man Utd | FA Cup | Pre Match
Coventry vs Man Utd
INSIGHTS
Pre Match
1
Manchester United have won 13 of their last 15 meetings with Coventry in all competitions (L2). This is the first game between the sides since September 2007, with the Sky Blues winning 2-0 at Old Trafford in the League Cup.
2
This is the first FA Cup meeting between Coventry and Manchester United since the fourth round in 1986-87, with the Sky Blues winning 1-0 en route to winning the trophy. Before that, they met in the 1984-85 fourth round, with the Red Devils winning 2-1 en route to winning the trophy.
3
Manchester United are playing in their 32nd FA Cup semi-final tie, two more than any other side. Victory would see them reach the final of the competition for a record 22nd time (currently tied with Arsenal on 21).
4
Manchester United are looking to reach the FA Cup final in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2004/2005, while they’re looking to reach back-to-back finals at Wembley for the first time since a run of three between 1994 and 1996.
5
Coventry City are playing in just their second ever FA Cup semi-final, previously beating Leeds United in 1986-87 en route to winning the trophy.
