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Mahrez hat-trick sends Man City into FA Cup final Leaders Bayern Munich suffer defeat at Mainz

ty seats were in evidence for what is traditionally regarded as one of the great showpiece occasions.

There is no question the atmosphere was subdued at times as this one-sided game played out but the counter argument might be made by Sheffield United's fans who clearly relished the Wembley experience and gave their team magnificent support.

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In reality, they will have known it would have been a huge shock had they toppled Manchester City's selection of superstars but come the final whistle they were already turning their attention to what is undoubtedly their top priority this season - promotion to the Premier League.

The Blades are in a superb position to go up automatically as they stand seven points clear of Luton Town in third place with a game in hand and going up, along with reaching an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, would constitute a truly outstanding season for manager Paul Heckingbottom and his team. (BBC Sport)

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