Twitter erupts as Manchester United beat Tottenham 2-1 to reach the FA Cup final

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur - The Emirates FA Cup Semi Final — United through!

The much-awaited semi-final of this year's FA Cup lived up to expectations as Manchester United came down from a goal down to win the match and qualify for the FA Cup finals for a record-equalling 20th time.

Dele Alli gave Spurs the lead after excellent work from Eriksen in the 11th minute. United refused to lie down and equalised through Alexis Sanchez after he was picked out perfectly by Paul Pogba with a beautiful cross.

It was an extremely tight affair but United came out on top after Herrera gave them the lead with a brilliant shot in the 62nd minute after brilliant work from Sanchez and Lingard.

It was an extremely crucial victory for Mourinho's men as they march into the finals.

Here's how Twitter reacted.

Goals first:

Good tap in Goal by Dele Alli ⚽
But the celebration really cracked me up
😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/TpSRD5D8MS
— Regină ™ 🇶🇦 (@_RIZmadridista) April 21, 2018

Brilliant performance by United

Never mind the goals, the graft put in by both Sanchez and Herrera was exceptional 👏🏼#MUFC

pic.twitter.com/KUuP6AOXwf
— Laurie Hanna (@LaurieHanna) April 21, 2018

Ander Herrera puts United ahead! #MUNTOT pic.twitter.com/ZZUiD4UY3O
— Man Utd Goals 🎦 (@UtdGoals) April 21, 2018

Laurels for United!

FT! @ManUtd are through to the #FACup final after goals from @Alexis_Sanchez and @AnderHerrera help them beat @SpursOfficial @ManUtd 2-1 @SpursOfficial #MUNTOThttps://t.co/sD6FwzQYg6 pic.twitter.com/5WBKxFpSQT
— FirstpostSports (@FirstpostSports) April 21, 2018

There's not many who truly get what playing for Manchester United means, but Ander Herrera is most certainly one. Must get him tied down to a new contract.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) April 21, 2018

Thoroughly deserved FA Cup final place for Utd. Bottleham Hotspur well & truly outdone. The best team won!! Well done @ManUtd 👏🏻
— Bertie Magoo (@Eti_Lad) April 21, 2018

Herrera is exactly the kind of player we need at the club. Heart of a champion.
— R™ (@RealTalkMUFC) April 21, 2018

Herrera you beautiful Spanish b*stard! 💥⚽️🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/jubVvtW1YT
— Manchester United (@ManUnitedWorld) April 21, 2018

Pogba ending Demble and everyone who said Dembele was better than him. pic.twitter.com/Uf2fr6iitN
— R™ (@RealTalkMUFC) April 21, 2018

Yet again Harry Kane went missing in a big game, but he's not Paul Pogba so no one will talk about that 🤔
— AidaN 🔺 (@AidanMUFC_) April 21, 2018

Paul Pogba: take a bow. When Manchester United needed him, he turned up and performed. Sensational. Need more of that Pogba on show.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) April 21, 2018

2 assists vs Arsenal (1-3 W), MOTM candidate vs Chelsea (2-1 W), 2 goals vs City (2-3 W) and an assist vs Spurs (2-1 W) for Pogba, who doesn’t perform in big games. pic.twitter.com/esBWnl5WLg
— UTDST. (@UTDSTREET) April 21, 2018

Sanchez won for Man U today and won me over
— mark b (@bradfordbutty) April 21, 2018

KANE AND SPURS WERE TROLLED!

Still looking for Harry Kane 👀
— Josh 🦋 (@JOSHJONES2699) April 21, 2018

Was Kane playing?
— Ben (@TheMxrtialEra) April 21, 2018

Harry Kane can’t wait to claim a hat-trick.
— Joshua (@Joshua_TO) April 21, 2018

👀 When Phil Jones empties his pockets tonight:

✅ Keys
✅ Phone
✅ Wallet
✅ Harry Kane pic.twitter.com/sOJidvfKcd
— SPORF (@Sporf) April 21, 2018

Spurs won two league cups and nothing else during Wenger's reign. Incredible.
— Paddy (@VieiraPaddy) April 21, 2018

Spurs’ only trophy this season pic.twitter.com/ZvjlSkwgLK
— Football Funnys (@FootyFunnysUK) April 21, 2018

Losing an FA Cup semi-final on the pitch you’ve played your home games on for an entire season is the most Spurs thing of all-time.
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) April 21, 2018

Stat attack!

29 - @ManUtd have reached their 29th major domestic cup final (20 #FACup, 9 League Cup), more than any other side in English football. Familiar. pic.twitter.com/I095kPj83k
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 21, 2018

8 - Alexis Sanchez has scored eight goals in his eight appearances at Wembley Stadium for club and country, including four in three #FACup semi-finals. Menace.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 21, 2018

Spurs are the first team in FA Cup history to lose eight semi-finals in a row.

❌ 1993
❌ 1995
❌ 1999
❌ 2001
❌ 2010
❌ 2012
❌ 2017
❌ 2018

Failure to launch. pic.twitter.com/8jTjH88aJR
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) April 21, 2018