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Manchester United players were left divided over whether to celebrate after beating Coventry on penalties in the FA Cup semi-finals.
When Rasmus Hojlund scored the decisive penalty to send United through to the final against rivals Manchester City, half the team celebrated, while some players chose not to.
For example, Antony turned his ear to the Coventry fans, which drew criticism from pundit Clinton Morrison.
Christian Eriksen, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Omari Forson were the other United players celebrating.
However, the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Diogo Dalot and Amad Diallo were much more reserved after United’s place in the final was confirmed. Harry Maguire, meanwhile, shook hands with the Coventry players immediately after the shootout ended.
Manchester United players were divided over whether to celebrate after beating Coventry
Rasmus Hojlund celebrates with Andre Onana after United reached the final
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Hojlund celebrated with goalkeeper Andre Onana after sending United through, but many of his teammates chose not to join him.
Some United players were apparently reluctant to celebrate given how close they came to being knocked out by Championship side Coventry.
United had built a three-goal lead, with Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes all scoring.
However, Ellis Simms’ goal in the 71st minute gave Coventry hope, with Callum O’Hare and Haji Wright finding the net to send the match to extra time.
Victor Torp thought he had won the match for Coventry in extra time, but his effort was ruled out for offside against Wright after a VAR check.
A penalty shootout followed, with Hojlund sending his penalty after Ben Sheaf missed for Coventry.
Roy Keane stated that some United players were ashamed of winning.
‘Some United players and supporters didn’t go over the top with the celebrations.’ He said that on ITV. ‘They were almost ashamed to win in the end.
‘Every time I see this United team I don’t like what I see. Speaking of leadership and character, I don’t see that in this United team. My god, they tried their luck today.
Roy Keane claimed some United players were embarrassed to beat Coventry
Erik ten Hag’s side worked hard to overcome Coventry as they reached the FA Cup final
‘We have the same conversation every week with Man United, you don’t know what you’re going to get.
‘You always say you need a little luck. Maguire said they showed good character, I don’t see any character in this group of players. I look at the goalkeeper and waste my time. Just keep playing the game. Show some courage.
‘Massive problems for Man United going forward, but they got the job done.’