Coventry vs Manchester United: FA Cup prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h, odds

Manchester United look to book their place in the FA Cup final and avoid a major upset as they face Coventry at Wembley on Sunday.

Erik ten Hag’s side reached the final of this competition last season and were beaten by Manchester City and there is every chance that fixture is repeated, with the holders facing Chelsea in the other last-four tie this weekend.

It has been a hugely frustrating season for United, sitting seventh in the Premier League and with their hopes of Champions League football effectively ended by a four-match winless run.

They now face Championship side Coventry, who have only once reached the FA Cup final. That came when they lifted the trophy in 1987, and this is their first return to Wembley since they were beaten in the play-off final by Luton last season.

Both sides booked their place at Wembley in thrilling fashion, with United beating Liverpool in an epic encounter and Coventry scoring twice in stoppage-time to defeat Wolves.

Man United stunned Liverpool with a last-gasp winner (Manchester United via Getty Imag)

Date, kick-off time and venue

Coventry vs Man United is scheduled for an 3:30pm BST kick-off on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

The match will take place at Wembley.

Where to watch Coventry vs Man United

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be broadcast on ITV1. Coverage starts at 2.30pm GMT for a 3.30pm kick-off.

Live stream: ITVX will offer a free live stream service via its app and website.

Live blog: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!

Coventry vs Man United team news

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto and Jamie Allen will both miss out for Coventry.

Ellis Simms can be expected to once again lead the line, having scored five FA Cup goals on the road to Wembley.

Man United continue to deal with a lengthy injury list – Victor Lindelof, Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia, Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw and Raphael Varane are among those still out.

Antony missed the draw with Bournemouth but could return to face Coventry, while Scott McTominay is also closing in on a return.

Man United have a long list of defensive absentees (REUTERS)

Coventry vs Man United prediction

United continue to be unconvincing, with every side they face seemingly able to create chances at will.

With the Premier League campaign unlikely to provide much joy, their season rests on the FA Cup and even lifting a trophy may not be enough to save Erik ten Hag.

Coventry have done brilliantly to make it this far, but they have lost three of their last four Championship matches and their run looks likely to end here.

Man United to win, 3-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Coventry won the last meeting between the two sides, a 2-0 victory at Old Trafford in the League Cup in 2007.

Coventry wins: 23

Man United wins: 43

Draws: 17

Coventry vs Man United match odds

Coventry to qualify: 7/2

Man United to qualify: 1/5

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).

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