Manchester United will face Manchester Metropolis within the FA Cup remaining after beating Brighton on penalties at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

Victor Lindelof scored the decisive penalty after Solly March despatched his effort excessive over the bar. Critics similar to Gary Neville and Garth Crooks have praised the United defender for his “exemplary” efforts.

After profitable the Carabao Cup in February, Erik ten Hag can now win his second home cup this season. Ought to United win the FA Cup, it could be seen as a really profitable switch marketing campaign below the Dutch boss.

On a wet day at Wembley it wasn’t an incredible recreation however each goalkeepers – David De Gea and Robert Sanchez – have been good through the recreation.

In the long run, after 12 profitable penalties, Mars missed his penalty earlier than Lindelof stepped ahead to arrange Manchester’s FA Cup Remaining at Wembley on 3 June.

Gary Neville wrote Twitter:”Wow Victor Lindelof! What a pen and mother! “.

wonderful @employee ! What a pen and mother!

– Gary Neville (@GNev2) April 23, 2023

BBC sports activities professional Garth Crooks, wrote in the Team of the Week column:

“I initially chosen Luke Shaw in my squad after what I assumed was an excellent efficiency towards Brighton at centre-back in what’s turning into a extra acquainted position for an England worldwide as of late. Nevertheless, it has develop into not possible for me to disregard Victor Lindelof as he not solely put in an excellent efficiency in The FA Cup semi-final, after spending the higher a part of the season out of the beginning line-up for Manchester United, however then happening to attain the profitable penalty shootout. I’ve not heard a single phrase of criticism from the defender about being ignored of the staff, whereas his conduct every time he performed was Excellent. I hope Erik ten Hag will reward him with a cup remaining begin.”

Nice comeback

United confirmed nice stamina and resilience to get the win over a robust Brighton facet who seemed by far the higher staff, claiming 61% of possession through the match.

Ten Hag wanted a robust comeback after their ignominious exit from the Europa League in the midst of the week.

The Crimson Devils are already lacking a bunch of key gamers similar to Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez by way of accidents, however Lindelof’s efficiency ought to come as an enormous encouragement to the Dutchman.

Regardless of a late rebound from Liverpool, Manchester United seem nicely positioned to safe a spot within the Champions League subsequent season, and will end the season on a excessive by profitable two home cups.

Ten Hag clearly is aware of they nonetheless have rather a lot to do to convey the membership nearer to Metropolis’s degree, however it’s good to see the membership are lastly shifting in the correct path.

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