Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville is not feeling overly confident ahead of the Red Devils’ FA Cup semi-final against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday afternoon.
Manchester United come into today’s important cup clash at Wembley off the back of an abysmal performance last Thursday which saw them crash out of the Europa League 5-2 (on aggregate) at the hands of six-time winners Sevilla.
Failing to book their place in what would have been their second semi-final of the season after already lifting the EFL Cup, Manchester United will know that today’s showpiece semi-final against Roberto De Zerbi’s Seagulls offers a chance at redemption.
It won’t be an easy task though. Brighton and Hove Albion are arguably one of the season’s standout sides. Not only do they remain in with a chance of qualifying for Europe themselves next season, but after playing some breathtaking football, the team from the south coast find themselves narrow favourites to reach this year’s FA Cup final.
As for Erik Ten Hag and his faltering Red Devils, ex-defender and pundit Neville has admitted to feeling ‘worried’ ahead of Sunday’s Wembley showdown.
Posting his support for his old side on social media, Sky Sports’ Neville hinted that he wouldn’t be surprised to see the Seagulls come out on top.
Happy Sunday all. Whilst I’m slightly worried about today come on @ManUtd . 👹❤️
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) April 23, 2023
Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final is scheduled to kick off at 4.30 p.m. (UK time) and will be broadcast live on BBC One.
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