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Robins’ message for Man U clash

Coventry City manager Mark Robins has urged his troops to ignore talk of Manchester United being in crisis ahead of their FA Cup semi-final showdown at Wembley this afternoon.

Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils – a lowly seventh in the Premier League – have suffered a barrage of criticism for their displays this term, but Robins believes his Sky Blues players will need to perform at a level they’ve never reached before if they are to pull off a stunning upset and reach the final for the first time since 1987.

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Former United striker Robins said: “There’s a lot of noise, but the reality is that they are still a top, top club with world-class players who can do damage to any team in the game.

“We’ve faced outstanding teams and outstanding players in the past, but this is a step up from anything we’ve done before. We can’t go into this game in any doubt about what we’re about to face.”

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