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Man United escapes with shootout win after blowing 3-goal lead against Coventry in FA Cup semifinal

Apr. 21, 2024 15:14 PM EDT

LONDON (AP) — It was nearly a comeback for the ages for Coventry. Instead, it ended in another gut-wrenching penalty shootout loss at Wembley for the second-tier team as Manchester United limped into another FA Cup final. Coventry pulled off one of the most unexpected fightbacks in...

His goal likely saved Ferguson's job at Man United. Now Coventry coach could push Ten Hag near exit

Apr. 19, 2024 10:33 AM EDT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Before Eric Cantona, David Beckham or Cristiano Ronaldo, there was Mark Robins. The list of Manchester United greats is long but Robins is not on it. Yet he is widely regarded as the man who saved former manager Alex Ferguson his job and provided the...

FA Cup thriller as Man United beats Liverpool 4-3 to ease pressure on Ten Hag

Mar. 17, 2024 17:26 PM EDT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — There’s still some fight left in Manchester United. With the season hanging in the balance, Erik ten Hag’s team produced one of the most important wins of his tenure to beat Liverpool 4-3 after extra time in a thrilling FA Cup quarterfinal match on...

Man City and second-tier Coventry reach FA Cup semis. Tottenham beaten heavily in Premier League

Mar. 16, 2024 16:17 PM EDT

Manchester City is banking on Wembley Stadium being a key staging post in its pursuit of a second straight treble of major trophies. One of a possible three late-season trips to English soccer's national stadium was booked when City reached the semifinals of the FA Cup on Saturday. ...

Rock, paper or scissors? US striker wins pre-penalty contest before scoring in English league game

Feb. 12, 2024 05:47 AM EST

COVENTRY, England (AP) — Before outwitting the goalkeeper, United States striker Haji Wright tricked his own teammate. Wright, who plays for Coventry City in England’s second-tier Championship, took part in an impromptu on-field game of rock, paper, scissors with teammate Callum...