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Manchester City evening headlines on Wednesday, March 29. City FA Cup semi-final vs Sheffield United finally given date Manchester City's April schedule has finally been confirmed following the news that their FA Cup semi-final with Sheffield United will take place on Saturday, April 22. City were paired with Sheffield United 10 days ago, but only now have learned when the FA Cup semi-final will take place.
Manchester United, who take on Brighton in the other semi-final, can only play on the Sunday that weekend as they are involved in the Europa League on the previous Thursday, making the delay all the more frustrating. The last-four clash with the Blades will kick off at 4.45pm and be broadcast live on ITV. ALSO READ: Foden unlucky, Mahrez magic, De Bruyne class - Man City player ratings from international break City will take on Sheffield United three days after travelling to Bayern Munich in the
Champions League for their quarter-final second-leg and four days before a crucial
Premier League title showdown with
Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. The fixture confirmation completes City's April schedule, which begins with them welcoming
Liverpool to the Etihad and includes the two Bayern Munich ties and also the Arsenal clash. Click here to read the full story. Ake makes admission about Guardiola's recent defensive tactic Nathan Ake insists the Manchester City squad are getting used to playing three at the back amid Pep Guardiola’s recent tactical change. The Blues have operated the system a number of times in recent months, including during their two matches before the international break - the 7-0 whitewash of RB Leipzig in the Champions League and in the 6-0 demolition of Burnley in the FA Cup quarter-finals. It remains unclear whether Guardiola will stick with the formation when Liverpool travel to the Etihad on Saturday lunchtime. Ake has been one of City’s most consistent defenders this season and has been used in numerous positions. The 28-year-old played as one of the back three against Leipzig before being rested against Burnley but previously had played in his natural centre-back role in a back four. He has also featured at left-back at times to compensate for City ’s lack of depth in the position amid the summer exit of Oleksandr Zinchenko and Joao Cancelo’s January loan to Bayern Munich. Bernardo Silva has also filled as a wing-back on occasions. Click here to read the full story. Ultimate Guide to the 2023 County
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