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Man Utd edge Spurs to reach FA Cup final

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7 years ago

April 21, 2018

Man Utd edge Spurs to reach FA Cup final

Manchester United sealed their place in the English FA Cup final after coming from behind to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in their semifinal clash at Wembley on Saturday

Dele Alli had put Spurs ahead in the 11th minute, sliding in to convert Christian Eriksen’s low cross.

But Alexis Sanchez headed in a delivery from Paul Pogba in the 24th minute to bring the Red Devils back in the game.

Ander Herrera then fired a low shot under goalkeeper Michel Vorm just after the hour mark to United ahead. And they held off Spurs’ challenge to seal a spot in the final.

While United reached a record-equalling 20th FA Cup final, Spurs were condemned to an eighth consecutive FA Cup semi-final defeat.

Jose Mourinho’s side will play Chelsea or Southampton, who play in the second semi-final on Sunday

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