Fulham boss Mark Hughes says Manchester United will be too strong for Manchester City in the FA Cup semifinals.
Former Eastlands chief Hughes believes City's 35-year quest for a trophy is about to extend another year, even with Wayne Rooney suspended for that game too.
Hughes said: "Obviously it's a bonus for City that Rooney is not involved.
"But, as we saw, they have people who can come in that have good quality that can affect the outcome of any game they are involved in, regardless of the opposition.
"The one thing you have to do when you go up against United is get a foothold in the game and have something you can protect to make it more difficult for them.
"They are an attacking outfit and they will commit players and sometimes you can catch them going the other way - but it's a big ask for any team to do that.
"City are still a team that is forming so they need to make the next step and they'll look to try to do that against United. But I wouldn't back against United these days."
