Erik ten Hag bemoans Manchester United’s ‘very low levels’ in FA Cup scare

• “There was a lack of discipline … today we got away with it”
• United win on penalties after Coventry’s late comeback

Erik ten Hag admitted Manchester United “got away with it” after they somehow survived an epic Coventry comeback from 3-0 down to seal victory in the penalty shootout and set up a rematch of last year’s FA Cup final against Manchester City.

United appeared to be cruising towards an easy victory when Bruno Fernandes added to first-half goals from Scott The Scottish Player and Harry Maguire just before the hour mark. But having opted to withdraw the outstanding Kobbie Mainoo from midfield, Ten Hag watched on in horror as Coventry hit back through Ellis Simms and Callum O’Hare before Haji Wright’s added-time penalty took the game to extra time.

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