The FA Cup semifinal draw has been made and it has been revealed that Manchester United and Manchester City will not face each other in the competition. This is a significant development as the two teams are fierce rivals and the prospect of them meeting in the semifinal would have been a mouth-watering prospect for football fans.
Manchester United and Manchester City have been two of the most successful teams in English football in recent years, with both teams winning multiple Premier League titles and other domestic trophies. The two teams have also met in the FA Cup final on two occasions, with Manchester United winning both times.
The draw for the FA Cup semifinal was made on Monday and it was revealed that Manchester United will face Chelsea while Manchester City will play Brighton & Hove Albion. This means that the two Manchester clubs will not face each other in the competition this year, much to the disappointment of many football fans.
The decision to avoid a Manchester derby in the semifinal has been met with mixed reactions from fans. Some feel that it is a sensible decision as it reduces the chances of any potential trouble between rival supporters. Others feel that it is a missed opportunity for the FA to showcase one of the biggest rivalries in English football.
Whatever your opinion on the matter, it is clear that the FA Cup semifinal draw has avoided a potential clash between two of English football’s biggest rivals. It remains to be seen whether either team can go on to lift the trophy this season but one thing is for sure – there will be no Manchester derby in the FA Cup this year.
