Manchester United vs. Tottenham: FA Cup 2018 Preview, Live Stream, TV Info

With the Premier League title gone and their places in the top four all but secured, the FA Cup takes on extra meaning for Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur this season.

For both sides, the pressure is on to secure some silverware in a campaign that has seen Manchester City breeze to the championship. And a prize would be so important for both teams for different reasons.

Jose Mourinho won two trophies last year for United and will be desperate to keep his run going. Tottenham, meanwhile, have yet to claim any silverware under Mauricio Pochettino, and given their familiarity with Wembley Stadium, they may not have a better chance for many years.

With the victors set to play either Chelsea or Southampton in the final, this semi feels like it may yield the winner.

Here are the key viewing details to ensure you don't miss any of the action and a closer look at how both sides are shaping up ahead of the semi-final.

Date: Saturday, April 21

Time: 5:15 p.m. (BST), 12:30 p.m. (ET)

TV Info: BBC One (UK), FOX Sports (U.S.)

Live Stream: BBC iPlayer (UK) FOX Soccer 2GO (U.S.)

United, Spurs Seek to Finish Season on a High

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While it may be harsh to label the FA Cup as a consolation prize given its rich tradition and standing in the game, both Tottenham and United would have had grander ambitions at the start of the season.

Even so, any trophy win would be important for Spurs. There's no denying what a wonderful job Pochettino has done with this side, and they have some of the best players in the league at their disposal. Still, Tottenham fans won't want to remember this team as one that faltered when the pressure was on.

Simon Stone of BBC Sport believes a prize is vital, although it doesn't necessarily undo the good work being done at the club:

At the same stage of the competition last season, Tottenham did wilt and failed to make their dominance count against an understrength Chelsea.

Pochettino will have reason to believe things will be different this term, though. This will essentially be a home game for his players, meaning the nervousness that comes with a big fixture at the national stadium shouldn't be there.

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Spurs also have Harry Kane back among the goals after his recent injury layoff, with two goals in his last three games. As noted by Sky Sports Statto, he continues to cement his status as an elite goalscorer:

United boss Mourinho will hope his side can continue to add to Tottenham's misery in these big matches, although a major improvement is needed on recent performances.

The Red Devils were well below their best in the loss to West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on Sunday, leaving many supporters feeling rather downbeat as they head into the semi-final. United were dominated by Spurs in a 2-0 loss at Wembley in January, too.

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It has been reported Mourinho is ready to drop some big-name players for this one, including Paul Pogba and Alexis Sanchez, who have both struggled for consistency as of late. Former United man Gary Neville believes that would be the right decision:

It would be a bold decision, though, as there will be so much pressure on United to reach the final and give themselves a shot at glory on May 19. You sense Pochettino would be quite happy to see both of those players on the bench on Saturday, too.

Although Spurs were nowhere near their best in the 1-1 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion on Tuesday, at Wembley and in an FA Cup semi-final, renewed focus has to be expected. They will be on the front foot, looking to dominate the ball and confident of prising United open with their attacking variety.

The Red Devils, by contrast, are likely to adhere to Mourinho's classic blueprint in these games—sit deep, be cohesive and try to pinch a goal on the break. That would work against a lot of sides, but this Tottenham team are too good to be kept at bay for 90 minutes.

Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Manchester United