The Red Devils beat the Reds in the North West Derby, 4-3, and moved into the top four of the world’s oldest competition. The champion will be between Chelsea, Manchester City, Coventry City and the students of Erik ten Hag, who returned in extra time.
The classic of English football had a new version in the FA Cup quarter-finals and it did not disappoint. Several comebacks and three goals in stoppage time marked a great match at Old Trafford. Eventually, Manchester United dealt the big blow and won in overtime against Liverpool, 4-3, thus placing themselves in the top 4 of the oldest competition in the world.
The two teams arrived at the Northwest Derby with completely different realities . While the Reds remain alive in the Premier League and the Europa League, the Red Devils are going through an inconsistent period and are out of the European positions. Not to mention his failure in the Champions League.
Expectations were high and they did not fail. The two most important teams in British football engaged in a more than interesting duel. The pace was frenetic from the start and both were trying to propose. In fact, opening the account was quick. Just ten minutes into the match, Scott McTominay gave the Red Devils the lead. United quickly played a free kick and after a nice combination, the Scotsman grabbed a rebound in the penalty area after a shot from Garnacho.
Closing emotions
The intensity continued. Liverpool went in search of an equalizer and the Mancuniens managed to do damage thanks to quick transitions. It was only a matter of time before another goal fell, from both sides. Endo appeared to equalize after half an hour, but the score was disallowed due to an advanced position. However, with one minute remaining before regulation time expires , Alexis Mac Allister balanced the title.
Despite the short time remaining until the end, the Reds did not stop their attacks and another goal came in stoppage time. They recovered high with good pressing and Mohamed Salah found himself with the goal at his disposal after a rebound. Liverpool come back before the break.
The second period continued in line with the first and maintained a dizzying pace. Once again, the goal could have gone to anyone, but it didn’t come until the 87th minute. Antony turned well in the area and sent the duel into overtime. It was a great match at Old Trafford, which could have gone either way in the final minutes. Harvey Elliot appeared to set the key, but Marcus Rashford leveled the score once again. The left-hander scored in the 105th minute and the Englishman equalized in the 112th minute.
Both had constant opportunities, but The meeting could only be defined by Amad Diallo, the deadline having already passed . Garnacho commands a counterattack with the young Ivorian, who seals the duel with a close shot. He started a commotion and received a second yellow card for celebrating by taking off his shirt. He was sent off, but took his team to the next phase.
Manchester United surprised and qualified for the semi-finals of the FA Cup. The rest of the teams remaining in the competition? Chelsea, Manchester City and Coventry City. The latter, from the Championship, created a surprise by eliminating Wolverhampton and moving into the top four. The keys will be announced by drawing lots.
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