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Manchester United got here again from twice behind to earn an exhilarating 4-3 win in opposition to Liverpool within the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.
They face Championship facet Coventry Metropolis within the semi-final at Wembley and a replay of final season's last may very well be doable.
Eric ten Hag was below extreme stress coming into the competitors, admitting that the FA Cup was his crew's shortcut again to Europe and an opportunity to safe silverware and salvage a doomed season.
At one level it regarded as if the gamers had given up and the Dutchman was heading for the exit door, however two substitutes – Amad Diallo and Antony – turned the tie round and gave the previous Ajax coach some respite for the worldwide break. Gave.
What a tie!
In an exhilarating recreation, it was United's academy weapons who shone brightest as Scott McTominay, Marcus Rashford and the Ivorian all scored, whereas Kobi Manu's midfield masterclass was additionally value applauding.
One participant who stayed your complete 120 minutes and by no means stopped operating was Alejandro Garnacho, who additionally offered the help for the Argentine to win the sport.
Garnacho has skilled 2 days this week resulting from a hamstring damage, nonetheless, he's on the market operating 120 minutes and giving the successful help, I'm happy with you Huge Bro pic.twitter.com/N2avDuR5wS
– Roberto Garnacho (@garna1k) March 17, 2024
He began on the fitting however moved to the left after Rasmus Höglund was dismissed and tirelessly superior straight into the Liverpool defence.
His decision-making has been criticised, however his fearlessness has been repeatedly praised by the supervisor up to now and that's what followers need from the United winger.
Garnacho was relentless
In response to the now 19-year-old's brother, the academy graduate was injured throughout the high-voltage conflict and had solely skilled two days earlier than the sport.
Brother Roberto wrote, “Garnacho has skilled 2 days this week resulting from a hamstring damage, nonetheless, he’s taking part in 120 minutes and giving the successful help.” x (up to now Twitter,
Hopefully the damage won’t worsen however the excellent news is that the worldwide break is now beginning and United won’t play till March 30 once they face Brentford.
Hopefully Garnacho will get time to relaxation and get better and his facet will look to hold this momentum into the league, the place they’re anticipated to shut an eight-point hole on fourth-placed Aston Villa.