Is there extra time in the FA Cup semi-final? Rules explained for Man City and Man United ties

Wembley Stadium will host Manchester City and Manchester United this weekend in the FA Cup semi-final. The reigning champions faced Chelsea on Saturday before the Red Devils locked horns with Coventry City on Sunday.

After exiting the Champions League at the quarter-final stage to Real Madrid on Wednesday, Pep Guardiola will be desperate to return to winning ways. But without Erling Haaland, who was omitted from the starting lineup due to an injury, the Blues backline would have a huge confidence boost.

Less than 24 hours later, Coventry City will be determined to upset the apple cart, with Erik ten Hag's side largely considered the favourites. However, Manchester United haven't won the FA Cup since 2016 (beating Crystal Palace in extra-time), despite having reached the final twice since, losing to Chelsea and Manchester City in 2018 and 2023, respectively.

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So, with that being said, the Manchester Evening News has taken a look at whether or not extra time will be played in the capital this weekend, as well as a few other queries you may have.

Yes, VAR will be used at Wembley Stadium. VAR has also been used in all FA Cup games at Premier League stadiums this season. It was used to review Coventry City's opening goal against Wolves at Molineux.

Yes. If the scores are level after 90 minutes, an extra 30 minutes will be played. If the two teams still can't be separated, a winner will be decided via a penalty shootout.

Five substitutions are permitted, plus a sixth should additional time be required.

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