These Casemiro mistakes v Palace (VIDEO BELOW) showed that age is perhaps catching up with the Brazilian midfielder as he was embarrassed by CPFC’s players during the buildup to the two Michael Olise goals against United.
In Olise’s first goal, Casemiro tumbled to the floor while attempting to tackle Olise, while for the second Olise goal, he was robbed off possession. Both errors directly lead to goals.
This superb second Bruno Fernandes goal vs Sheff Utd (VIDEO BELOW) was an absolute stunner from the Man U midfielder to put his side ahead in their midweek clash. The Bruno left footed goal against SUFC came in the 81st minute- a long range hit from outside the box, and put MUFC 3-2 up- they eventually won 4-2.
Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Coventry vs Manchester United (Official crowd attendance of 83,672 at Wembley on 21 April, 2024 in this FA Cup semifinal). United won on penalties to advance to a final meeting against Man City, who beat Chelsea.
xG Coventry 1.82-2.41 Man Utd shots map (Actual score CCFC 3-3 MUN)
0-1 McTominay goal vs Coventry xG 0.92
0-2 Maguire header goal vs Coventry xG 0.05
0-3 Bruno goal vs Coventry xG 0.07
1-3 Simms goal v Man Utd xG 0.08
2-3 O’Hare goal vs Man Utd xG 0.04
3-3 Wright penalty goal v Man U xG 0.80
United dominated the first half, but Coventry fought their way back into the game in the second half (see attempts below)
Shots distribution (Coventry 18-28 Man Utd)
First half: Coventry 1-11 Man Utd
Second half: Coventry 12-6 Man Utd
AET 1st Half: Coventry 2-5 Man U
AET 2nd Half: Coventry 3-6 MUFC
Coventry vs MU 3-3 Match Stats for comparison
Coventry stats on left; MUFC on right