Manchester City vs Sheffield United LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction
Riyad Mahrez scored a hat-trick as Manchester City snapped their losing streak in FA Cup semi-finals with a 3-0 stroll over second-tier Sheffield United at Wembley on Saturday.
After exiting at the semi-final stage for the last three seasons, Pep Guardiola’s treble-chasing side were not about to suffer the same fate and won without requiring top gear.
Championship promotion hopefuls United began brightly and frustrated City for most of the first half but Mahrez fired City ahead from the penalty spot in the 43rd minute.
Mahrez then waltzed through some flimsy defending to make it 2-0 in the 61st minute and completed his hat-trick five minutes later with a clinical finish from Jack Grealish’s low cross.
It was the first FA Cup semi-final hat-trick since Alex Dawson for Manchester United against Fulham in 1958.
City have not conceded a goal in reaching the FA Cup final for a 12th time where they could face Manchester United in what would be the first all-Manchester clash in the showpiece.
United are up against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.
With the tie safely in the bag, Guardiola substituted Grealish and goal machine Erling Haaland with one eye on Wednesday’s looming Premier League showdown with Arsenal.
City are also in the semi-finals of the Champions League where they will face Spanish holders Real Madrid.
It proved a disappointing day for Sheffield United who last won the FA Cup almost 100 years ago, although the Yorkshire club’s priority will be sealing promotion back to the top flight after being relegated in 2021.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United LIVE: FA Cup updates
Manchester City: Ortega, Walker, Akanji, Laporte, Gomez, Gundogan, Bernardo Silva, Mahrez, Alvarez, Grealish, Haaland
Sheffield United: Foderingham, Ahmedhodzic, Egan, Robinson, Baldock, Berge, Norwood, Fleck, Lowe, Jebbison, Ndiaye.
GOAL! Riyad Mahrez scores from the spot to give City lead, 1-0
GOAL! Mahrez gets his second with solo effort, 2-0
GOAL! Mahrez slots his third for hat-trick, 3-0
Manchester City FC 3 - 0 Sheffield United FC
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
19:32
A phenomenal run in the @emiratesfacup in an incredible season.
United, we love you. 🎶❤️ pic.twitter.com/i7yyZjyus4— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
19:30
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
19:11
⚽️+🏅= @Mahrez22 ✨ pic.twitter.com/v8yHO2zTXx
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
19:03
Tremendous support this afternoon and all season. Thank you, Blades! 👏
On to Wednesday. 💪⚔️ pic.twitter.com/eGOanFZ6gU— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:56
🙌 @PepTeam 🙌
🔵 3-0 ⚔️ #ManCity pic.twitter.com/nwb0eZeI6P— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:54
Proud of our Bladesmen. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/hNvDtOsps7
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:48
It just had to be... 🎩
Your @EASPORTSFIFA Man of the Match is @Mahrez22 ✨
🔵 3-0 ⚔️ #ManCity pic.twitter.com/o5q30g1hDK— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:45
Magnificent support once again 👏
Safe trip home! 💙
🔵 3-0 ⚔️ #ManCity pic.twitter.com/gSS2mwAX8B— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:43
😁🫵
🔵 3-0 ⚔️ #ManCity pic.twitter.com/neER63Jya5— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:39
Join our Matchday Live guests for all of the reaction as we book our place in the FA Cup final! 💪 https://t.co/rx9QHmliGx
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:38
Match ends, Manchester City 3, Sheffield United 0.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:38
Second Half ends, Manchester City 3, Sheffield United 0.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:38
Our incredible @EmiratesFACup journey comes to an end at Wembley. #SUFC || @UltiChamps pic.twitter.com/ObZiQToDqx
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:38
FULL-TIME | FA CUP FINALISTS! 👊
🔵 3-0 ⚔️ #ManCity pic.twitter.com/qcgzXna92F— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:38
Sergio Gómez (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:38
Phil Foden (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:37
Attempt missed. Cole Palmer (Manchester City) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Sergio Gómez following a corner.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:36
Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by Chris Basham.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:35
90' Three minutes to play.
🔵 #MCFC 3-0 #SUFC 🔴 pic.twitter.com/bLmbdYm2dB— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:35
Attempt missed. Julián Álvarez (Manchester City) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Phil Foden.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:29
80. The first ever City hat-trick at Wembley! 🎩🙌
✨ @Mahrez22 ✨
🔵 3-0 ⚔️ #ManCity pic.twitter.com/uGy2leF8cg— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:28
Phil Foden (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:27
82. CITY SUB | On comes Rico 🔄
🔵 3-0 ⚔️ #ManCity pic.twitter.com/HsmRq3cdEG— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:26
80. The first ever City hat-trick at Wembley! 🎩🙌
🔵 3-0 ⚔️ #ManCity pic.twitter.com/LvAbU6FkU6— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:28
Substitution, Manchester City. Rico Lewis replaces Bernardo Silva.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:28
Foul by John Egan (Sheffield United).
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:21
76' Triple Blades change. 🔁
🔵 #MCFC 3-0 #SUFC 🔴 pic.twitter.com/K0JbkQdnEQ— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:21
Substitution, Sheffield United. Jayden Bogle replaces George Baldock.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:21
Substitution, Sheffield United. Ismaila Coulibaly replaces Anel Ahmedhodzic.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:21
Substitution, Manchester City. Kalvin Phillips replaces Ilkay Gündogan.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:21
Substitution, Sheffield United. Chris Basham replaces Sander Berge.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:19
75. CITY SUB | A change in the middle 🔄
🔵 3-0 ⚔️ #ManCity pic.twitter.com/vRmjILdnAd— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:21
Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:21
Cole Palmer (Manchester City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:21
Foul by Cole Palmer (Manchester City).
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:17
Hand ball by Billy Sharp (Sheffield United).
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:15
Offside, Manchester City. Riyad Mahrez tries a through ball, but Kyle Walker is caught offside.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:15
71. 🎩 @Mahrez22 🪄
🔵 3-0 ⚔️ #ManCity pic.twitter.com/yNYoeLmMtz— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:14
Sergio Gómez (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:13
68. CITY SUBS | A double switch 🔄
🔵 3-0 ⚔️ #ManCity pic.twitter.com/X8eDXenAIk— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:13
Substitution, Manchester City. Phil Foden replaces Erling Haaland.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:13
Substitution, Manchester City. Cole Palmer replaces Jack Grealish.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:12
67' The Skipper replaces Flecky.
🔵 #MCFC 3-0 #SUFC 🔴 pic.twitter.com/Ug9LgUpIoE— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:11
66. @JackGrealish finds @Mahrez22 in the box who slots home for his hat-trick! 🎩
🔵 3-0 ⚔️ #ManCity— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:11
66' 3-0 City. Mahrez hat-trick.
🔵 #MCFC 3-0 #SUFC 🔴— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:11
Substitution, Sheffield United. Billy Sharp replaces John Fleck.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:10
HAT-TRICK!!!
🔵 3-0 ⚔️ #ManCity pic.twitter.com/lBhfucm72t— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:10
Goal! Manchester City 3, Sheffield United 0. Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jack Grealish.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:10
Foul by Sander Berge (Sheffield United).
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:06
61. @Mahrez22 makes it two!
He wins the ball back and runs straight through the Sheffield United defence and slots home his second! 🙌
🔵 2-0 ⚔️ #ManCity— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:06
60' Goal City. Mahrez gets his second.
🔵 #MCFC 2-0 #SUFC 🔴— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:05
UNREAL!!!!
🔵 2-0 ⚔️ #ManCity pic.twitter.com/9m1iQeqvi6— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:05
Goal! Manchester City 2, Sheffield United 0. Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City) left footed shot from the centre of the box following a fast break.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:03
58' On comes Oli Mc! 👊
🔵 #MCFC 1-0 #SUFC 🔴 pic.twitter.com/ovodLPZQa3— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:03
Substitution, Sheffield United. Oliver McBurnie replaces Daniel Jebbison.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:03
Attempt missed. Julián Álvarez (Manchester City) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Riyad Mahrez.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:01
56. 🥶
🔵 1-0 ⚔️ #ManCity pic.twitter.com/GWWO4ToAFE— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:01
Attempt missed. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:01
Attempt blocked. Sergio Gómez (Manchester City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ilkay Gündogan.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:00
Julián Álvarez (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:00
Foul by Manuel Akanji (Manchester City).
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:58
Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by John Fleck.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
18:00
Attempt missed. Ilkay Gündogan (Manchester City) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Riyad Mahrez.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:58
Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by Jack Robinson.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:55
Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by Jack Robinson.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:55
Attempt blocked. Kyle Walker (Manchester City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:51
Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:50
45' City get us back underway at Wembley!#SUFC || @HE_Barnes 🔴
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:50
Second Half begins Manchester City 1, Sheffield United 0.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:50
SECOND HALF | Back under way at Wembley 🙌
🔵 1-0 ⚔️ #ManCity pic.twitter.com/5fcxu5uls6— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:40
In the lead 👊
🔵 1-0 ⚔️ #ManCity pic.twitter.com/d3x3yUpXl0— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:35
Head back up to our Matchday Live studio for all of the analysis of that first half! 👊 Get involved in the discussion 👇 https://t.co/vAdRl0fb6v
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:34
City lead at the break through a Mahrez penalty. #SUFC || @UltiChamps pic.twitter.com/sgbSc5djrL
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:33
HALF-TIME | We lead at the break! 💪
🔵 1-0 ⚔️ #ManCity | @NESCAFE pic.twitter.com/q8vnoKAjkZ— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:34
First Half ends, Manchester City 1, Sheffield United 0.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:32
45' Two minutes added at Wembley.
🔵 #MCFC 1-0 #SUFC 🔴 pic.twitter.com/DZSlvGa3Ex— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:31
Offside, Manchester City. Manuel Akanji tries a through ball, but Riyad Mahrez is caught offside.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:30
43. Bernardo is fouled in the box and up steps @Mahrez22 to bury it from 12 yards! 🙌
🔵 1-0 ⚔️ #ManCity— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:29
Mahrez scores the penalty for Manchester City.
🔵 #MCFC 1-0 #SUFC 🔴— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:29
Goal! Manchester City 1, Sheffield United 0. Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:29
RIYAD!!!!
🔵 1-0 ⚔️ #ManCity pic.twitter.com/YVFo5MxpiJ— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:27
Penalty City.
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:27
41. PENALTY TO CITY!!
🔵 0-0 ⚔️ #ManCity— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:27
Penalty Manchester City. Bernardo Silva draws a foul in the penalty area.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:28
Penalty conceded by Daniel Jebbison (Sheffield United) after a foul in the penalty area.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:26
40’ Five to go in the half.
United boys putting in a shift all over the park. Keep it up, Bladesmen!!
🔵 #MCFC 0-0 #SUFC 🔴 pic.twitter.com/ZVbgdwdEnZ— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:26
40. Come on, City!! 💪
🔵 0-0 ⚔️ #ManCity pic.twitter.com/fRBmOXNbx2— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:27
Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:22
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:27
Attempt blocked. Sergio Gómez (Manchester City) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jack Grealish.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:19
Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by George Baldock.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:18
Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by Jack Robinson.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:18
Bladesmen battling. 💥 pic.twitter.com/YXlDMU5Xd7
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:18
Kyle Walker (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:17
31. Searching for the opener! 🔍
🔵 0-0 ⚔️ #ManCity pic.twitter.com/lBu3F0mEx3— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2023
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:21
Attempt missed. Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Ilkay Gündogan.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:16
Foul by George Baldock (Sheffield United).
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:16
Sergio Gómez (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:14
Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by John Fleck.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
17:12
Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by Oliver Norwood.
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