Marcus Rashford has moved to ease concerns over his injury ahead of Manchester United’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth at the weekend.
22.03.2024 - 17:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The dates for the FA Cup semi-finals have been confirmed.
Manchester United and Manchester City are both involved having won their respective quarter-finals last weekend. They remain on course to meet in the final for the second season running having been kept apart in the last four draw.
City face Chelsea in the first semi-final with the kick off now confirmed for 5.15pm on Saturday, April 20. The tie will be shown live on BBC 1.
United take on Championship side Coventry City in the second semi-final on Sunday, April 21 with kick off at 3.15pm. That game will be shown live on ITV.
The kick-off times were agreed with the clubs, local authority, members of the Safety Advisory Group and broadcasters, and both matches were deemed medium risk by the police.
City's attempt to repeat last season's treble triumph will again be tested this week. They face Real Madrid at the Etihad in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on the Wednesday night before the trip to the capital three days later.
The Blues had lost three successive FA Cup semi-finals before overcoming Sheffield United at this stage last season on their way to the treble.
United are out of Europe already so will have a free week before their own semi-final date. They face Bournemouth away on Saturday, April 13 and don't play against until the following Sunday at Wembley.
There will be more to follow. We'll bring you the very latest updates on this breaking news story.
Marcus Rashford has moved to ease concerns over his injury ahead of Manchester United’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth at the weekend.
Manchester United's injury list was added to on Sunday afternoon as Marcus Rashford was forced off in the second-half of the 2-2 draw with Liverpool.
Manchester City continue their bid for a double Treble when they travel to Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Erik ten Hag has recalled Marcus Rashford to Manchester United's starting team against Liverpool because he feels 'it's a game for him'.
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Manchester City played a total of 61 matches during last season’s Treble campaign and will play 62 if they go all the way in the FA Cup and Champions League this term.
Manchester United have a busy week of Premier League football ahead of them in their race to finish in the top four.
Manchester United will be determined to return to winning ways when they lock horns with Chelsea. Mauricio Pochettino will welcome the Red Devils to Stamford Bridge on Thursday evening as either side hopes to climb the Premier League table.
Manchester United have been dealt a blow to their chances of signing Joao Neves this summer. The 19-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford recently as he continues to impress for Benfica in the Portuguese top flight.
Manchester City and Arsenal played out a very tight 0-0 encounter at the Etihad Stadium to keep little between them in the race for the Premier League title.
Manchester City were forced into an early change in their crucial title fight against Arsenal on Sunday with Nathan Ake being replaced by Rico Lewis after just 25 minutes.
Manchester United's hopes of securing Champions League football took a hit on Saturday night as the Reds were held to a 1-1 draw at Brentford in dramatic fashion.
Manchester City face a vital fixture at home to Arsenal on Sunday in their hopes of earning a fourth consecutive Premier League title.
As Manchester United gears up for their upcoming Premier League fixture, they're set to make a journey to the capital for a showdown with Brentford on Saturday evening. The Red Devils are riding a wave of euphoria following their dramatic victory against arch-rivals Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-final, courtesy of a last-minute winner in extra time. This triumph has left the United faithful buzzing, hopeful that it marks a turning point under Erik ten Hag's stewardship after numerous false starts.
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Erik ten Hag will hope that no other Manchester United player is added to the treatment room after the international break, ahead of the Premier League run-in.
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Manchester United will have a new-found optimism for the season after their dramatic FA Cup victory over Liverpool.
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Liverpool are preparing for their FA Cup tie against Manchester United today, but they'll be doing so without several key players due to injury.