FA Cup: Man Utd Defeat Brighton On Penalties To Setup Manchester Derby Final

Manchester United secured a hard-fought victory over Brighton in the FA Cup semifinal at Wembley on Sunday to set up the first-ever derby final with Manchester City.

After a goalless draw in regulation time and extra time, the match was decided by a dramatic penalty shootout, with United emerging victorious with a 7-6 scoreline. Victor Lindelof scored the decisive spot-kick, while Brighton's Solly March missed his penalty, sending United through to the final.

With the win, Manchester United will now face their cross-town rivals, Manchester City, in the FA Cup final. It will be the first-ever meeting between the two teams in an FA Cup final, and United will have the opportunity to derail City's bid for a historic treble of Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup titles.

United had to show determination and resilience to secure the victory after their disappointing performance in the Europa League midweek against Sevilla. Manager Erik ten Hag praised his team's fighting spirit and competitive edge, and highlighted the improvement in their performance compared to the previous match.

Luke Shaw, who played as a makeshift centre-back due to Harry Maguire's suspension, put in a solid performance along with key players like Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes. Brighton, on the other hand, had their chances but failed to find the back of the net despite some promising attacks.

The final, which will be held at Wembley, promises to be an intense clash between the two Manchester clubs, with Manchester City coming in as the red-hot favourites due to their outstanding form this season.