Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has admitted that his side 'got away with it' as they edged past Coventry City in the FA Cup semi-final.
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Man Utd dropped three-goal lead to CoventryWon the match on penalties after extra-time dramaWill face Man City in the FA Cup final on May 25Getty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED?
Bruno Fernandes' 58th-minute goal gave Man Utd their third goal of the evening and almost sent the Red Devils on their way. However, a late fight from the Championship side took the game to extra-time at Wembley. In the 123rd minute of extra time, Coventry scored their fourth goal of the night, however, the goal was ruled out by VAR for offside. In the shootout, Callum O'Hare and Ben Sheaf missed their spot kicks and gave the Red Devils the right of passage to the FA Cup final.
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Speaking after the match, Ten Hag said [via The Athletic]: "We have to do better in such occasions but the difficult thing to do is put ourselves in a winning position, the last thing is much easier. On several occasions, we let ourselves down and let the result slip away but we got away with it.
"So mixed feelings is clear. It's a huge achievement to be twice in an FA Cup final in two years. In the last 20 years, United was in five times. Now two times in two years, a huge achievement.
"But when you are so in control in a game, dominating, you should bring it over the finish. The way we did was not good. From the 70th minute to the end, we made mistakes and it shouldn't have happened."
(C)GettyImagesTHE BIGGER PICTURE
The match pretty much summarised the inconsistencies of the season for the Dutchman's side as they struggled to get the result across the line. The former Ajax manager's job has been under threat this season and the 54-year-old could very well be on his way out of Old Trafford as Sir Jim Ratcliffe has not backed the Dutchman publicly to keep his job for next season.
WHAT NEXT FOR MAN UTD?
The Dutchman's side will now take on Manchester City in the FA Cup final on May 25 at Wembley Stadium. Before that, they will complete their Premier League campaign as they keep on their hunt for European football next season.