With Tommy Doyle and James McAtee ineligible to face their parent club in the final-four clash, United have been denied the services of two of their most influential players in recent weeks – to add to the already unenviable task of facing Pep Guardiola’s Premier League superstars.
With that in mind, we tasked our Blades writers James Shield and Danny Hall to pick the side they would send out to face City in a bid to reach the club’s first FA Cup final since 1936. Here's what they came up with ...
5. Anel Ahmedhodzic
Baby depending, Ahmedhodzic starts. A man with experience of big occasions and playing against big players for club and country, I’d give him the task of shackling (or attempting to shackle) Haaland Photo: Simon Bellis
6. John Egan
Also no stranger to appearing against top strikers, having shared a pitch with Kylian Mbappe not so long ago. Absolutely superb on Tuesday night and leads out the Blades at Wembley in my side Photo: Simon Bellis
7. Jack Robinson
A tough call with Ciaran Clark fit again and possessing Premier League and international experience, but Robinson deserves to keep the shirt and will hopefully rise to the occasion. One thing is for sure, no City player will relish a 50-50 against him - or even an 80-20 in their favour! Photo: Richard Sellers
8. Max Lowe
The only fit and available senior left-back at Heckingbottom’s disposal will get the nod again at Wembley. Could be given the tough task of shackling Riyad Mahrez which will be a real test Photo: Andrew Yates