- Rashford’s late penalty goal sealed United’s win against Everton
- Manchester United beat Everton 3-1 in a FA Cup Game at the Old Trafford
- Goals from Antony and Rashford secured the win.
In a thrilling FA Cup match at Old Trafford, Manchester United defeated Everton 3-1.
Despite a spirited and encouraging performance at Old Trafford, Everton was defeated 3-1 by Manchester United in the FA Cup third round, thanks to a Conor Coady own goal and an injury-time penalty.
Conor Coady, who scored the equalizer for Everton, turned a cross into his own goal in the second half after Rashford had set up Antony’s early goal.
Great Start by United
Antony Opened the score.|PHOTO: DailyMail|
United couldn’t have gotten off to a better start, with the front three combining brilliantly for the first goal.
Anthony Martial controlled the ball well to feed Rashford, who outpaced his marker before finding Antony rushing in at the far post.
Ten Hag’s team had not conceded in their previous four games since the World Cup, but De Gea’s error changed that unusually when he could not deal with Neal Maupay’s cross.
As if the United goalkeeper didn’t realize he could use his hands as he leant against the post, Coady was the first to react, the former Liverpool defender no doubt relishing his goal at the Stretford End.
At that point, Everton was doomed because Ten Hag’s team had gone four games without conceding since the World Cup.
However, De Gea’s blunder, in which he mysteriously failed to deal with Neal Maupay’s cross, changed the situation.
Christian Eriksen’s shot narrowly missed the top corner of the goal, but Everton, buoyed by their equalizer, took control of the match and looked poised to duplicate the draw they managed to secure against Manchester City in their previous away game.
The second by United followed. Rashford on the left overtook Seamus Coleman, and Coady could only deflect the cross into his own goal.
When Ben Godfrey took down Garnacho, any optimism of a late equalizer vanished. Rashford scored. The game was won.
Spirited Blues.
De Gea’s mistake almost cost United the win.|PHOTO: Goal|
Lampard made four changes to the starting lineup from Tuesday’s loss to Brighton & Hove Albion, with defenders Seamus Coleman and Ben Godfrey, midfielder Amadou Onana, and forward Neal Maupay all coming in.
The Blues reverted to the 5-3-2 formation that earned them a 2-2 draw against reigning Premier League champions Manchester City on New Year’s Eve, with Coleman replacing Nathan Patterson – out for six weeks with a knee injury – at right wing-back and Maupay chosen over Calvert-Lewin, who manager Lampard confirmed was “feeling fatigued” after playing consecutive games following a knee problem.
Everton was dealt a huge blow early in the second half when Alex Iwobi collected the ball halfway, sprinted down the right, and fell awkwardly after a fair challenge by Tyrell Malacia. After treatment, the popular midfielder was taken off on a stretcher and replaced by Abdoulaye Doucoure, brought on immediately by the Nigerian’s teammates.
What Next?
Manchester United’s next Carabao Cup quarter-final match is against League One Charlton at home on Tuesday.
On Saturday, January 14, United will play rival Manchester City in the Premier League as Everton hosts fellow Premier League strugglers Southampton in a crucial top-flight clash.
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