FA Cup draw LIVE: Man City and Manchester United learn semi-final fate

The draw took place before Manchester United defeated Fulham at Old Trafford

'He'll have a problem' - Guardiola on expectations growing for Haaland

Manchester City will play Sheffield United in the FA Cup semi-finals while Brighton will face Manchester United.

Manchester City were the first team to progress to Wembley after Pep Guardiola’s side destroyed Burnley 6-0 in the opening quarter-final, courtesy of another hat-trick from Erling Haaland, and will play another Championship side in the last four. Sheffield United prevailed against Blackburn in a thrilling tie, but could have to face City without match-winner Tommy Doyle and James McAtee, who are on loan from the Premier League club.

Brighton advanced to the semi-finals thanks to a 5-0 win over Grimsby Town, whose run came to an end. Roberto de Zerbi’s side will face Manchester United, following nine-man Fulham’s extraordinary collapse at Old Trafford.

Follow live updates from the FA Cup quarter-finals, below, which continues with Manchester United vs Fulham

Latest updates from FA Cup semi-final draw

• Brighton vs Manchester United
• Manchester City vs Sheffield United
• Manchester United defeat nine-man Fulham in last quarter-final tie
• FA Cup semi-final draw took place after Brighton thrash Grimsby
• Man City were first team to advance after 6-0 win over Burnley
• Sheffield United defeated Blackburn in 3-2 thriller at Bramall Lane
• What are the FA Cup draw numbers?

[19 March 2023 14:31 · Jamie Braidwood]

FA Cup semi-final draw: Latest updates

GOAL! It takes Brighton just six minutes to take the lead against Grimsby. Deniz Undav pounces to punish a spill from the Grimsby goalkeeper Max Crocombe.

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FA Cup semi-final draw: Latest updates

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany has no doubts Erling Haaland will become one of the greats of the game after witnessing the Manchester City striker’s power first-hand in a 6-0 FA Cup defeat at the Etihad.

“I have played against the greats of this time, (Lionel) Messi, Ronaldinho, (Zinedine) Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo,” said the former City defender and captain. “In the end they are part of a very special elite because I think even the very best find it very difficult to stop those guys, no matter what you say, because they will find a way and someone like Erling will keep finding a way.

“The biggest thing for me is his game can still improve and that is maybe the difference with the other superstars in general, to me he looks like a superstar who is willing to improve and that is exciting to see.

“I think the goalscoring record in general puts you in a certain bracket, a certain category. I don’t need to say more than showing you his record of goals.

“That is the hardest part of the game but I see the mindset to improve. His game has improved from when he arrived six months ago and if he continues to do that he is going to have to (be considered a great) as this is not something you experience a lot.”

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[19 March 2023 14:16 · Jamie Braidwood]

FA Cup semi-final draw: Latest updates

The third quarter-final of the weekend is about to kick off on the south coast: can Grimsby make FA Cup history at Brighton?

[19 March 2023 14:12 · Jamie Braidwood]

FA Cup semi-final draw: Latest updates

What are the draw numbers?

1 Manchester City

2 Manchester United or Fulham

3 Brighton & Hove Albion or Grimsby Town

4 Sheffield United

[19 March 2023 14:11 · Jamie Braidwood]

FA Cup semi-final draw: Latest updates

The draw for the semi-finals will take place following Brighton’s clash with Grimsby on Sunday 19 March, at around 4pm.

How can I watch the FA Cup draw?

It will be shown live on BBC One and iPlayer, following Brighton vs Grimsby.

[19 March 2023 14:10 · Jamie Braidwood]

FA Cup semi-final draw: Latest updates

Follow live updates from the FA Cup draw as the semi-final line-up is revealed. The draw will take place following Brighton’s clash with Grimsby, with the fourth-tier side hoping to extend their stunning FA Cup run and reach the semi-finals. Both Manchester United and Fulham will know their semi-final fate ahead of the final clash of the weekend at Old Trafford, which kicks off later this afternoon.

Manchester City were the first team to progress to Wembley after Pep Guardiola’s side destroyed Championship leaders Burnley 6-0 in the opening quarter-final, courtesy of another hat-trick from Erling Haaland. The Premier League champions were joined by Sheffield United, who prevailed against Blackburn in an all-Championship tie.