Manchester United are through to the semi-finals of the FA Cup, but they were dependent on three sendings-off in a minute for Fulham to ensure it...
Manchester United are through to the semi-finals of the FA Cup, but they were dependent on three sendings-off in a minute for Fulham to ensure it.Well, Manchester United are through to the semi-finals of the FA Cup, but they needed both a literal and metaphorical helping hand from their opponents to get there.
Under other circumstances, an FA Cup weekend might have been an appropriate point for Erik ten Hag to rest a few players. But when you’re at the quarter-final stage of the competition, have a slightly tricky-looking tie against opponents who have been playing well, and are still chasing a silverware double, these cup matches can’t really be treated as an afterthought.
But those who were given an opportunity to prove themselves to Ten Hag really came up wanting. Wout Weghorst had one tame shot which was easily gathered by Bernd Leno. Jadon Sancho, who is starting to get to a point at which he needs a run of good performances when he’s given the opportunity, was again apparently on the pitch, as anonymous as he has appeared throughout much of the rest of the season.
Ten Hag’s response was to introduce Antony for Scott McTominay, a more attacking formation to try and take better control of the game in midfield. It didn’t yield any immediate improvement. Midway through the half, De Gea had to leap to pull off an outstanding save from Mitrovic’s header. It took a lengthy VAR intervention, but the referee was persuaded by the replay and gave the kick. Willian was sent off for the handball, and Bruno Fernandes converted from the spot.
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