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      Fans claim FA Cup semi-final was ‘fixed’ as they spot ‘issue’ with VAR review that ruled out Coventry goal vs Man Utd

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      FOOTBALL fans have accused Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final of being “fixed” after spotting what they believe is a major VAR blunder.Some think there was an error in the decision to disallow Coventry’s last-minute extra-time goal against Manchester United.This was the offside that saw Coventry’s dramatic late goal disallowedCredit: ITVFans have claimed the line goes through Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s footCredit: ITVCoventry’s Haji Wright was ruled offside following this VAR reviewCredit: Twitter / @Leaked_FPLReferee Robert Jones disallowed the goal for offsideCredit: GettyThe Championship side thought they had completed a remarkable comeback in stoppage time at the end of extra time when Victor Torp poked home to hand them what looked to be a stunning 4-3 win.But moments later the goal was ruled out for an offside in the build-up as Haji Wright was adjudged to be marginally ahead of Aaron Wan-Bissaka.It was subsequently disallowed as Coventry, who were 3-0 down with 20 minutes of normal time remaining, went on to lose on penalties.Yet some on social media are now disputing the validity of the decision after zooming in on the lines drawn by the VAR.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThey believe the line drawn for Wan-Bissaka actually went through part of his boot, rather than being at the end of his foot.Reacting to a still image of the offside, one person said: “He’s offside because they’ve drawn the line half way up Wan Bissaka’s boot.”While another added: “I don’t think he is offside. Look at where the line goes on Wan-Bissaka. It’s not on the end of his foot like the Coventry player.”A third replied: “The line runs over the United player’s foot… if it’s where it should be that goal is good… Coventry were robbed!”Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.”

      And another fan took umbrage with the frame used for the offside, saying: “And they did the line at the wrong point…. This is when he passed [showing a frame just after the one used]. It’s a FIX!”There is no evidence to suggest the match was fixed.And the confusion over the line and Wan-Bissaka’s boot could be explained by the fact his boot is in the air. This means there is also a vertical line down to the ground drawn on, making the blue line appear thicker, according to ESPN’s Dale Johnson.Erik ten Hag admits Manchester United ‘got away with it’ in shootout win over CoventryCoventry boss Mark Robins felt aggrieved about the decision in the wake of his side’s heartbreaking defeat to Man Utd.Speaking to BBC Sport, he said: “Bitterly disappointed, I’m proud as well.“Someone said to me I don’t think any team have been as close to a final without getting there.“We deserved to go through, we were 20 seconds away and a toenail offside, it’s ridiculous.”Victory his never been less glorious than this for Man Utd, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      PROBABLY only Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United could book a place in an FA Cup final while hanging their heads in shame.
      Minutes after the final whistle of this ridiculous semi-final, Coventry’s magnificent underdogs were performing a lap of honour to their cheering fans — while most of United’s players and supporters had disappeared.
      Then the Wembley PA system started blaring out ‘Glory, Glory Man United!’ and everybody started laughing out loud.
      Victory has never been less glorious.
      As a party-starter, it fell flat. As a stab at dark humour, it was sensational.
      Even by United’s standards of low farce this was ridiculous.
      Now even the unlikely scenario of a final victory over City is unlikely to save Ten Hag’s job.
      After all, Louis van Gaal was axed days after United last won this competition in 2016 and his side were never as bad as this current lot.
      Read Dave Kidd’s thoughts on the game in full here.
      Or click here to check out all of Dave Kidd’s articles.

      Coventry were left heartbroken following their astonishing FA Cup semi-finalCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd’s ridiculous penalty shootout win over Coventry in FA Cup semi-final breaks 139-year-old record

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’s stunning penalty win over Coventry in the FA Cup final broke a 139 year old record.The Red Devils were 3-0 up against the Championship side before they suffered a stunning collapse to take the game into extra-time and penalties.Man Utd secured passage into the FA Cup final for the second year runningCredit: AlamyThey will face Man City at Wembley for the second year runningCredit: RexMan Utd broke a 139-year record by securing their spotCredit: GettyErik ten Hag’s side held their nerve in the shootout to reach the final, although pundits believe the clock is ticking over his future regardless.Amidst the chaos at Wembley, Man Utd did manage to break a long standing record with their win.The record is also held by Manchester City, who United meet in the final after they overcame Chelsea on Saturday.For the first time in 139 years, we will see two sides compete in back-to-back FA Cup finals.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Manchester derby rivals will square up on May 25 for a rematch of their Wembley clash last season, which Pep Guardiola’s side won 2-1 on the way to landing themselves a Treble.It is only the second time in the competition’s history this has happened.The last time – all the way back in 1884 and 1885 – saw Blackburn taking on Queen’s Park Rangers at the Kennington Oval in London.Blackburn won the first match up 2-1, with goals from Joe Sowerbutts and Jimmy Forrest landing them their first FA Cup gong despite Robert M Chrsitie’s goal for QPR.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERBlackburn also ran out 2-0 winners against QPR on the second occasion in 1885 courtesy of goals from Forrest and James Brown.And it may be a bad omen for Man Utd as history threatens to repeat itself.’I don’t like what I see’ – Disgusted Roy Keane blasts Man Utd and says they ‘looked like the Championship team’The Red Devils, who are 12 time winners of the oldest cup competition in the world, have not lifted the FA Cup since 2016 under Louis van Gaal.They have made two finals since then; with Jose Mourinho in 2018 when they lost 1-0 to Chelsea and with Ten Hag last year.Man City meanwhile have won it seven times, with three of them coming since 2011.It was announced ahead of the semi-finals that replays after the first round proper would be getting scrapped, much to the dismay of furious clubs in the lower leagues.Why FA Cup changes are GOOD NEWSBy Martin Lipton
      THE FA and Premier League should have done the deal to scrap FA Cup replays years ago.
      No doubt traditionalists will moan but it is right that the competition has finally been brought into the 21st century.
      Ending replays will bring extra sharpness and excitement to the ties, with the knowledge that there will be a winner, whether in 90 minutes, extra-time or penalties.
      If big guns have a bad day, they are more likely to pay the price. Replays after draws give them a fall-back they do not deserve.
      Giving the FA Cup total and absolute priority over four weekends – and ensuring there is no competing match on the day of the Final – will enhance the profile of a competition that was in danger of falling out of the spotlight.
      And as long as the FA ensures a better split of the prize money fund, weighting it more towards the earlier rounds, and potentially a similar move with  TV match money, there should be few losers.
      Read more on the FA Cup by clicking here. More

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      Man Utd stars accused of playing up to ITV cameras with ‘classy’ gesture after FA Cup penalty shootout win over Coventry

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      MICAH RICHARDS praised Manchester United’s players for showing their “class” with a gesture immediately after their dramatic FA Cup win over Coventry.But the ex-Manchester City defender also questioned whether the act was “strategic” and for the cameras.Very few of the Manchester United players went to celebrate with Rasmis Hojlund after their penalty shootout winCredit: GettyHarry Maguire was seen going over to the Coventry players to console themCredit: ITVMan Utd spurned a three-goal lead in their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday, before eventually seeing off their Championship counterparts on penalties.Rasmus Hojlund scored the winning spot kick to book their place in the final against Man City on May 25.However, many of the Red Devils players did not bother celebrating with him after he converted his penalty, such was the manner of the win.And centre-back Harry Maguire was seen going straight over to the Coventry players to console them.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThis was picked up by Richards who gave Man Utd props for the gesture.However, he also subtly questioned their reason for doing so. Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, he said: “When they won the penalties there was only really Hojlund celebrating.”They all just went back to the Coventry players and said how well they’ve done which showed a little bit of class, I would say.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Even if it was strategic. They know the cameras are going to be on them.”Man Utd legend Roy Keane also addressed the players’ reactions to Hojlund’s penalty and insisted the reason for them not celebrating was because they were “embarrassed”.Erik ten Hag admits Manchester United ‘got away with it’ in shootout win over CoventryHe told ITV: “I think from the United players and the supporters they weren’t really going over the top with the celebrations because they know that they were quite lucky today.”They had the game won at 3-0 and they are almost embarrassed to win in the end.”Not every United player showed their class however, with Antony being slammed for how he celebrated the shoot out win.The Brazilian winger was spotted goading the Coventry players by cupping his ears to towards their distraught players.NOT KEANEKeane went on to add: “Every time I see this United team I don’t like what I see. They are hard to like and they just play in moments.”We keep talking about leadership and characters – I don’t see any of that in this United group.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The team management when you’re 3-0 up… you don’t give a Championship team any sort of hope that they can get back in the game.”But that’s what they do, they give up chances, they give up goals. We’ve seen it all season so I don’t know why we’re that surprised, but my goodness they rode their luck in the end.”Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.”

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      Erik ten Hag will be sacked by Man Utd even if he WINS FA Cup, say pundits after ’embarrassing’ victory over Coventry

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      NORMALLY getting to the FA Cup final would mark a time for celebration and be billed as a huge achievement.However, you would not know that was the case for Manchester United after they laboured their way into the final following a stunning collapse against Coventry in yesterday’s semi-final.Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd future is up in the airCredit: AlamySky Sports pundits where conflicted on the Dutchman’s futureCredit: Sky SportsAlan Shearer believes a decision has already been madeCredit: GettyHaving found themselves 3-0 down with 20 minutes left, the Championship side mounted an incredible comeback before losing out on penalties.Despite reaching a second consecutive Cup final, another Red Devils embarrassment has left Erik ten Hag’s role untenable for many fans.Below par displays in the league have left Man Utd staring down the prospect of finishing below seventh, which would be their worst ever finish in a Premier League season.Ten Hag, 54, has the chance to salvage the season by winning the FA Cup, though claiming victory over defending champions Manchester City on the May 25 final will not be easy.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut does that mean he will still be at the helm come the start of next season, the first to be led by the club’s new minority owners Ineos and Sir Jim Ratcliffe after they took over the sporting operation at Old Trafford?Well pundits have had their say on the matter, and many paint a bleak picture for the Dutchman, regardless of FA Cup glory.Speaking about Ten Hag’s future on Sky Sports, Jamie Carragher said: “I think that result today has just cost a Manchester United manager his job. “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERI would imagine that is probably the most embarrassing dressing room of a team that has just won a big game.”Man Utd legend Gary Neville was more optimistic, believing it would be “extreme” to sack a manager who has won two trophies in two years. Erik ten Hag admits Manchester United ‘got away with it’ in shootout win over CoventryPundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future

      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.”

      He said: “My view would be that if he won the FA Cup and he won a trophy last season, to sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”Winning trophies can never ever be underestimated. If you’ve got a knack for winning trophies and you just get through things I don’t think you can dismiss that.”There’s a good chance they (Ineos) would (sack Ten Hag). They’ve wiped everything else out at the top of the club and if he wins a trophy and it’s two trophies on the bounce, that’s tough.”Fellow ex-Man Utd star Louis Saha understood the argument for a new boss but said he did not see it as clearly.He told Sky Sports: “When you look at these performances you may say they need a real reshape. “The three people (Omar Berrada, Jason Wilcox, Dan Ashworth) have different philosophy and maybe bring something else, maybe they can benefit from that.”I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”Man Utd are LUCKY to be seventh in the table… one particular stat is terrible, say Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      THE frightening thing about Manchester United’s season is that they should really be LOWER than seventh in the Premier League.
      Even during their current run of one win in seven league matches, United’s results have been better than their performances.
      Erik ten Hag’s team deserved to lose each of their last three drawn games against Brentford, Liverpool and Bournemouth.
      On goal difference, United are ninth in the league, while only seven teams have scored fewer than their 47 goals.
      And if we give any credence to ‘expected points’, then that stat would have them 15th in the table.
      If Ten Hag’s men lose Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final to Championship side Coventry, it should not come as a major surprise.
      Click here to read Dave Kidd’s column in full.
      To read more from Dave Kidd, click here.

      BBC pundit Alan Shearer agreed with Carragher that Ten Hag would not be in place next season, revealing he believes the future to already be determined.He said on The Rest Is Football podcast: “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.”I don’t think it matters whether they win the FA Cup for his future. That may be sad, that may be wrong but I just get the feeling that winning the FA Cup is not going to be enough for him.”When you look at the players, when you look at the attitude, when you at where they are in the league and all of those things [against], where they want to be, where they want to go in a quick time, I think he’s already gone.”I don’t know it. It’s just a guess but I look at the players, there attitudes and ability, I just get the feeling.”SunSport exclusively revealed earlier this month how Man Utd stars feared Ten Hag was resigned to the sack.Reports last week also suggested several players were delaying decisions on their futures with Ten Hag’s future unknown.READ MORE SUN STORIESA number of names have been linked with the Old Trafford hot seat, including Graham Potter, Gareth Southgate, Thiago Motta and most recently Thomas Tuchel.After the narrow FA Cup triumph Man Utd can now focus on their league campaign, with Sheffield United and Burnley coming up in the next two games. Here’s how Man Utd’s next five games are looking More

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      Man Utd fan cycles all the way from MONGOLIA to watch FA Cup semi-final as supporters ask ‘can he play centre-half’

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      A FAN cycled roughly 5,500 miles to watch Manchester United’s victory over Coventry in the FA Cup semi-final.Ochirvaani Batbold made the daunting trip all the way from Mongolia to Wembley in time for the thrilling match.Ochirvaani Batbold cycled 5,500 miles to watch the FA Cup semi-finalCredit: XThe Mongolian spent 11 months making the trip and arrived in London in time to watch his first-ever live Man United game.Ochirvaani was pictured outside the stadium ahead of kick-off in a Red Devils tracksuit jacket and holding up a club flag.His journey went viral on social media ahead of the match as fans hailed his efforts.One posted: “What an incredible feat and inspiration.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA second wrote: “Incredible story!”A third commented: “Hope you’ve brought us some luck.”A fourth said: “I genuinely hope he has a top day! Fair play to him.”However, as Man United struggled against the Championship side some took a different approach.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKEROne joked: “Can he play centre-back?”Another added: “I wish some of our players had this lad’s love for the club.”‘I don’t like what I see’ – Disgusted Roy Keane blasts Man Utd and says they ‘looked like the Championship team’Ochirvaani’s efforts were rewarded with a barnstorming match between Man United and Coventry.Erik ten Hag’s side dominated much of the match as Scott McTominay and Harry Maguire made it 2-0 before half time.Bruno Fernandes extended the lead in the 58th minute, seemingly booking the club’s spot in the final.However, Coventry refused to give up as Ellis Simms, Callum O’Hare and Haji Wright all scored in the final 25 minutes to force extra time.The second-division side thought they had pulled off the giant-killing in the 121st minute, only for Victor Torp’s goal to be ruled out by VAR for an offside in the build-up.Man United managed to escape the game with the win after a penalty shootout as O’Hare and captain Ben Sheaf missed for the Sky Blues.They will now face cross-city rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final on May 25. More

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      Coventry boss cryptically says fourth official ‘said there was nothing wrong’ with goal ruled out for ‘toenail offside’

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      MARK ROBINS has slammed the “toenail offside” decision that stopped Coventry from completing an all-time FA Cup upset against Manchester United.The Red Devils narrowly avoided disaster as they beat the Sky Blues on penalties to set-up a showdown with Man City in the FA Cup Final.Victor Torp thought he had scored a late winner to beat Man Utd 4-3 at WembleyCredit: GettyA narrow offside meant it was disallowed after a VAR checkCredit: ITVUnited went on to win the penalty shootout 4-2 to reach the FA Cup FinalCredit: GettyMark Robins slammed the ‘toenail’ offside call that prevented their famous winCredit: GettyBut that was only after the Championship side fought back from 3-0 down to take it to extra-time and then having a late strike ruled out for offside to deny them a famous triumph.United looked to be cruising towards a repeat of last year’s final thanks to goals from Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes.Ellis Simms pulled one back on 71 minutes before Callum O’Hare set-up a nervy finish with 11 left.Haji Wright then kept his nerve in stoppage time to score from the spot to send it to extra-time.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThen, in the 121st minute, Coventry looked to have pulled off mission impossible after Victor Torp appeared to have scored the winning goal after being set-up by Wright.The blue half of Wembley went wild after the ball hit the net but those celebrations were ended after a VAR check showed that American star Wright was millimetres offside.United went on to win the shootout as Antony taunted the Coventry supporters afterwards.But the Sky Blues boss Robins slammed VAR’s decision to disallow the goal as he felt Wright was offside only by a “toenail”.Most read in FA CupSpeaking to BBC Sport, the Coventry boss said: “Bitterly disappointed, I’m proud as well.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER“Someone said to me I don’t think any team have been as close to a final without getting there.“We deserved to go through, we were 20 seconds away and a toenail offside, it’s ridiculous.”Fans spot Man Utd players are ‘too ashamed to celebrate’ as even Roy Keane claims they were ’embarrassed to win’Robins continued: “Had he [Haji Wright] cut his toe nail, it wouldn’t have gone to penalties.”He then claimed that the fourth official, Thomas Bramall, had said initially there was nothing wrong with Wright’s strike.Robins added: “They hit the bar, we hit the bar. Another goal with 20 seconds to go. It took an age.“The fourth official said there was nothing wrong with it [initially]. A toenail offside.“Disappointed but we have to be really proud. Once the dust settles a lot of people will talk about that game for a long time.“We needed to try to get a bit of control and quality. We didn’t have that. We kept giving the ball away so we couldn’t build any momentum.“It looked a little bit more like us and that’s why I’m proud of them. They were incredible for the last hour.“The mentality changes because you’ve almost won it and then you haven’t. It puts you on the backfoot going into the penalty shootout. Thirty seconds later you’re in a shootout.”Following the game, Man United scorer Maguire hailed his side’s “good character “ – something Roy Keane completely disagreed with in the ITV studio.The defender said: “We found a way.“We started the game really well and then conceded a sloppy goal. We were unfortunate to concede the second goal.“I think the penalty was so hard but all credit to Coventry. They made it tough for us in the second half of extra time.READ MORE SUN STORIES“It sums up our season, we had great control and played well for 60 minutes but then we conceded out of nothing. “Then I don’t know, it seems like the world wanted Coventry to go on and do it. We showed great character to stick with it and it was important to win the shootout.” More

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      ‘I don’t like what I see’ – Disgusted Roy Keane blasts Man Utd and says they ‘looked like the Championship team’

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      ROY KEANE completely disagreed with Harry Maguire’s claim that Manchester United showed “great character” in their dramatic victory over Coventry City.His old team the Red Devils narrowly avoided disaster as they beat the Sky Blues on penalties to set-up a showdown with Man City in the FA Cup Final.Harry Maguire hailed the ‘character’ shown by Man Utd against CoventryCredit: EPARoy Keane slammed Man Utd’s performance and completely disagreed with himCredit: ITVMaguire headed home United’s second goal of the game at WembleyCredit: GettyThr defender and his team-mates needed penalties to secure their place in the finalCredit: GettyBut that was only after the Championship side fought back from 3-0 down to take it to extra-time and then having a late strike ruled out for offside to deny them a famous triumph.United looked to be cruising towards a repeat of last year’s final thanks to goals from Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes.Ellis Simms pulled one back on 71 minutes before Callum O’Hare set-up a nervy finish with eleven left.Haji Wright then kept his nerve in stoppage time to score from the spot to send it to extra time.READ MORE ON MAN UTDVictor Torp’s 120th-minute strike was disallowed due to an offside in the build-up as United survived by the skin of their teeth – meaning that the tie would need to be settled by penalties.Casemiro stepped up first but had his effort saved before Wright slotted home to give Coventry the lead.Diogo Dalot made no mistake and then Torp smashed it into the top corner, then Christian Eriksen drilled it in low with United’s third – but this time Andre Onana dived to his right to keep out O’Hare’s effort.Captain Fernandes sent the goalie the wrong way to put United ahead, then Ben Sheaf fired way over the crossbar.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThat left Rasmus Hojlund with the job of stepping up to win it, and the Dane sent the goalie the opposite way as he raced off in celebration – although Antony infuriated others with his reaction to the win.Following the game, goalscorer Maguire said: “We found a way.Erik ten Hag admits Manchester United ‘got away with it’ in shootout win over Coventry“We started the game really well and then conceded a sloppy goal. We were unfortunate to concede the second goal.“I think the penalty was so hard but all credit to Coventry. They made it tough for us in the second half of extra time.“It sums up our season, we had great control and played well for 60 minutes but then we conceded out of nothing. “Then I don’t know, it seems like the world wanted Coventry to go on and do it. We showed great character to stick with it and it was important to win the shootout.”But the non-nonsense Keane was having none of that afterwards as he spoke to his fellow pundits in the ITV studio.The Irishman said: “We’re having the same conversation every week with Man United, you don’t know what you’re going to get. All they do is play in moments. They concede so many chances.“You always say you need a bit of luck. Maguire said they showed good character, I don’t see character in this group of players.“I’m looking at the goalkeeper, wasting time. Just get on with the game. Show some courage. “Huge problems for Man United going forward but they got the job done.”Keane also said: “Maguire got interviewed at the end there and said they showed great character, I don’t see character in this group of players, I really don’t.“It’s getting to the stage that I’m almost disliking them. I see a group with bad habits, they were almost frightened to win the game.READ MORE SUN STORIES“There’s huge problems for Manchester United going forward but they got the job done.“In extra-time Coventry looked like a Premier League team and Manchester United looked like a Championship side.” More

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      Football fans baffled as ‘time travelling’ supporter makes incredible Antony prediction during Coventry vs Man Utd

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      FOOTBALL fans were left baffled after a “time travelling” supporter made an incredible prediction about Antony during Manchester United’s FA Cup win over Coventry.The Red Devils booked their place in next month’s final against Man City with a narrow penalty win at Wembley.A ‘time traveller’ left fans baffled after an amazing prediction about Man Utd winger AntonyCredit: RexErik ten Hag’s men had been cruising at 3-0 up with just 20 minutes remaining when Coventry launched a stunning comeback.The Championship side netted a last-gasp equaliser to force the game to extra-time.And they thought they had won it in the 120th minute before the goal was cruelly disallowed by VAR for the narrowest of margins.United went on to win the shootout, despite Casemiro missing their first penalty.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut earlier in the game, supporters were left amazed by a fellow fan who predicted Coventry would “come back” against United following the introduction of Antony from the bench.Ten Hag’s Brazilian winger was introduced in the 66th minute with his side in the driving seat.But five minutes later Coventry scored.The “time travelling” fan in question tweeted as Antony came on: “The Coventry comeback starts here.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERTheir prediction saw a flurry of supporters respond in shock and awe.One said: “How did you know that??”Erik ten Hag admits Manchester United ‘got away with it’ in shootout win over CoventryAnother declared: “Bro is the scriptwriter.”One noted: “This man predicted United’s downfall.”Another added: “Bro is in the future.” More