Manchester United produced an FA Cup epic to simultaneously reach the semi-finals and end Liverpool’s quadruple dream.
In a topsy-turvy game at Old Trafford it was United who managed to keep their heads above water with substitute Amad Diallo scoring a famous winner.
The youngster would go on to be sent off for a second bookable offence but he won’t care after scoring the goal to send United to Wembley.
Liverpool had looked in control for the most part and were leading at 2-1. But an inability to take their chances cost them dearly.
Mail Sport’s NATHAN SALT was on hand to run the rule over the two teams…
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MAN UNITED (4-2-3-1)
Andre Onana – 7.5
Made a number of key stops and could do little with any of the three goals. Deflections off the boots of Mainoo and Eriksen caught him out for the first and third goal.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 6
Started well in an unfamiliar left back role but Liverpool soon managed to overload on that side. Was among the first to be replaced.
Raphael Varane – 6
Has been United’s best defender in recent weeks but looked ragged at times here. Didn’t cover himself in glory when he lost Salah for the second goal.
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Victor Lindelof – 5.5
Was back in his more comfortable centre back role but found himself overloaded time and again with Liverpool afforded so much space to counter. Had wasteful finishing to thank for Liverpool not putting this to bed.
Diogo Dalot – 6
With Luis Diaz and Andrew Robertson running at him he was effectively a non-entity going forward. Never quite looked comfortable in either match-up.
Kobbie Mainoo – 6.5
Was United’s best player in the first half, showing some excellent footwork as Ten Hag’s side took a deserved lead. Issue is that United have zero control in midfield and it leaves the likes of Mainoo way too isolated.
Scott McTominay – 7.5
His goal-scoring season continues as he fired in his 10th of the season for club and country. Really should have doubled United’s lead when they were on top. Got the assist for Rashford’s goal at 3-3.
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Marcus Rashford – 7
Third time lucky for Rashford after he spurned two great chances to get on the scoresheet. It’s been a tough season but he never lost faith in himself here and was rewarded.
Bruno Fernandes – 6
Needed to be stronger prior to Salah’s goal at 2-1 when he wanted a foul from Gomez. Was booked for dissent and was fortunate not to see red when he clipped Szoboszlai when on a yellow. Finished the match at centre back.
Alejandro Garnacho – 8.5
Carries so much responsibility to be United’s main creative threat and it was his clever movement which led to the opener. A constant threat and was key in the build-up to Antony’s strike. Best player in a United shirt.
Rasmus Hojlund – 5
Lots of excitement at his return to the team but this was a rusty display from a player that has shown he can offer so much more.
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Manager: Erik ten Hag – 7.5
This was a chance to save this miserable season and United once again played straight into the hands of the opponents by remaining ultra exposed in midfield. That’s on the manager.
SUBS
Antony (for Rasmus Hojlund, 71) – 7
Harry Maguire (for Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 71) – 7.5
Christian Eriksen (for Kobbie Mainoo, 80) – 5.5
Amad Diallo (for Raphael Varane, 85) – 7
Mason Mount (for Victor Lindelof, 105) – 6
LIVERPOOL (4-3-3)
Caoimhin Kelleher – 7
Made a brilliant save to deny Rashford in the first five minutes and was a commanding presence when United were on top at the start.
Andy Robertson – 6.5
Should have scored at 0-0 but it didn’t end up mattering. The threat of him going forward nullified anything Dalot could offer going the other way.
Virgil van Dijk – 6.5
Was urging his team-mates to calm down in the early moments and it worked. Showed great leadership as they turned it around and was the game’s stand out.
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Jarell Quansah – 7
Did really well to drive into midfield in the build-up to the equaliser. Didn’t look overwhelmed even when United started in a hurry. A gem of a talent.
Joe Gomez – 6
Switched off for Garnacho’s clever inside run for United’s opener and looked the weakest link in the Liverpool back four. Booked.
Alexis Mac Allister – 6
Was booked for a cynical grab on McTominay but soon found his groove. Has now scored in third successive games.
Wataru Endo – 6.5
Goes under the radar during games but he’s crucial to how Liverpool smother teams in midfield. Does a lot of the gritty work so those ahead of him can shine.
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Dominik Szoboszlai – 5
Neat and tidy from the Hungarian but he was guilty of overthinking at times when it came to delivery in the final third.
Luis Diaz – 6
Full of running but just lacked the quality when he was in the final third. Works hard going back towards his own goal too… which isn’t always the case for United’s attackers.
Darwin Nunez – 5
Pulled onto Lindelof and gave the Swede plenty to think about, even if chances were at a premium for him to get himself on the scoresheet.
Mohamed Salah – 7
Scored what he thought would be the decisive goal to knock Manchester United out of the FA Cup. Looked a tad puzzled to have been taken off with the match in the balance.
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Manager: Jurgen Klopp – 6.5
Was tearing his hair out that his players didn’t put this to bed when they broke at will and the quadruple dream is now officially over. Will be furious at the arrogance of some of his players when they should have put the game to bed.
SUBS:
Harvey Elliott (for Dominik Szoboszlai, 72) – 7
Conor Bradley (for Andy Robertson, 76) – 5
Cody Gakpo (for Mohamed Salah, 77) – 5
Kostas Tsimikas (for Joe Gomez, 101) – 5
Bobby Clark (for Luis Diaz, 114) – 6