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Match report
A predictably one-sided affair at Old Trafford on Saturday night ultimately culminated in Manchester United marching on to the fifth round of the FA Cup at the expense of Championship outfit Reading.
It was the Brazilian Red Devils contingent who made the difference on the evening, in notching all three goals en route to a 3-1 result.
Casemiro was first on the scoresheet, latching onto fellow Selecao star Antony’s defence-splitting pass before dinking a gorgeous finish beyond Joe Lumley:
No-look pass ➡️ dinked finish
A goal of pure samba style for @ManUtd 🇧🇷#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/1KrHYfSbcp
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 28, 2023
And the starring summer arrival at the Theatre of Dreams was back on target once more just minutes later, in this time making use of Fred’s layoff to direct a long-range effort into the bottom corner:
Target acquired 🎯@Casemiro with the sweetest of strikes for @ManUtd #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/mQZh5trdUq
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 28, 2023
Fred then turned from provider to goalscorer 25 minutes from time, turning the Samba style on courtesy of a gorgeous flicked finish at the near post:
STOP. IT. 😳
That is outrageous from @Fred08oficial for @ManUtd 🤯#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/v0uPYztMaw
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 28, 2023
Reading, despite having been reduced to ten men, did manage to pull one back late on, when Amadou Mbengue rose highest to nod home Tom Ince’s corner from the right.
Player ratings
Manchester United
David de Gea – 5.5
Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 5.5
Victor Lindelof – 6.5
Harry Maguire – 7
Tyrell Malacia – 6.5
Casemiro – 6
Christian Eriksen – 8.5
Bruno Fernandes – 7.5
Antony – 7
Marcus Rashford – 6.5
Wout Weghorst – 6
Substitutes: Fred – 7, Alejandro Garnacho – 6, Facundo Pellistri – 5, Kobbie Mainoo – N/A, Anthony Elanga – N/A
Reading
Joe Lumley – 5
Andy Yiadom – 5
Tom McIntyre – 6
Tom Holmes – 6
Junior Hoilett – 4.5
Baba Rahman – 5.5
Tom Ince – 6
Mamadou Loum – 5.5
Jeff Hendrick – 6
Lucas Joao – 5.5
Andy Carroll – 4
Substitutes: Tyrese Fornah – 5.5, Amadou Mbengue – 6.5, Dean Bouzanis – N/A, Michael Craig – N/A, Shane Long – N/A
Fan reaction & key stats
No one wants to talk about this maguire masterclass…
— 🌊 (@_RENSIL) January 28, 2023
Antony’s first half by numbers vs. Reading:
80% pass accuracy
43 touches
4 shots
3 key passes
1 tackle wonLooked threatening. ⚡ pic.twitter.com/TrY7I14cxg
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) January 28, 2023
Harry Maguire has been fantastic today
— king (@KingAkalinya) January 28, 2023
Marcus Rashford’s first half by numbers vs. Reading:
100% dribbles completed
100% long balls completed
83% pass accuracy
25 touches
3/3 ground duels won
1 shot on targetCame close to the record. 🔟 pic.twitter.com/Avwrujq6uk
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) January 28, 2023
ANTONY LOOKS SO GOOD
CASEMIRO WHAT A FINISH. ROONEY WOULD BE PROUD
— Mika (@UtdMika) January 28, 2023
Antony balling tonight#mufc
— Matty89 (@Matty89_) January 28, 2023
When @Casemiro’s happy, we’re happy ❤️#MUFC || #FACup pic.twitter.com/hmIjCoaeBO
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 28, 2023
Can Partey do that @joelbeya @rioferdy5 👀 #casemiro
— TheSecretScout (@TheSecretScout_) January 28, 2023
◉ 55′: Antony → Casemiro ⚽️
◉ 58′: Fred → Casemiro ⚽️It’s all about the Brazilians at Old Trafford. 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/2yMikSJpXQ
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) January 28, 2023
Nasty nasty man. Already injured Eriksen. That could be costly
— Paul Cooney (@CooneyFitness) January 28, 2023
Poor challenge from the English Darwin Nunez.
— Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) January 28, 2023
Casemiro has now been directly involved in six goals in his last six home games for Man Utd:
◉ 3 goals
◎ 3 assistsThe DM has a brace. ✌️ pic.twitter.com/85dSsHDcIU
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) January 28, 2023
Fred with a Lee Sharpe against Barcelona flick. Same end, too.
— Andy Mitten (@AndyMitten) January 28, 2023
Fred!!! 3-0 Manchester United. A night for the Brazilians. Samba.
— SITSO (@OfficialSitso) January 28, 2023
Andy Carroll has been sent off against Manchester United, his first red card since 14th October 2017. 🙃#EmiratesFACup
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) January 28, 2023
Marcus Rashford’s last 10 games at Old Trafford:
⚽️ vs. FC Sheriff
⚽️ vs. West Ham
⚽️ vs. Aston Villa
⚽️ vs. Burnley
⚽️ vs. Nottingham Forest
⚽️ vs. Bournemouth
⚽️ vs. Everton
⚽️⚽️ vs. Charlton
⚽️ vs. Man City
◎ vs. ReadingThe incredible scoring streak comes to an end. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/4XsvvkQhsT
— Squawka (@Squawka) January 28, 2023
Fred has been our best impact player from the bench this season, shows his worth as a squad player who’s deserved his goal today 🤌🏼
— Zaan (@OnlyZaan) January 28, 2023
🇧🇷 Casemiro is the signing of the season. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/LN7KdQTVXQ
— GiveMeSport (@GiveMeSport) January 28, 2023
Saturday’s transfer rumours: Caicedo, Maguire, Rice, Gusto, McKennie and more
