Manchester United put in another classy performance to shrug of Fulham 4-0 at Craven Cottage. Wayne Rooney and Ji-Sung Park killed the game off after two greatly contrasting first half goals from Carlos Tevez. Ronaldo, Scholes, Berbatov and Giggs were all rested - indicating Sir Alex has one eye on the upcoming Champions League 2nd leg with Inter Milan and another on Liverpool in a week's time. The only problems for Manchester United came in the form of injuries to Rio Ferdinand and John O'Shea. By all accounts, Ferdinand is 50/50 to make the midweek Champions League starting line-up and O'Shea is very unlikely. This leaves a problem in the right back position for United who are already missing Gary Neville,Wes Brown, Owen Hargreaves and Rafael through injury. Saturday's game against Fulham saw young Richard Eckersley finish the game at right back - indicating just how desperate Ferguson is. Perhaps Fabio da Silva will be risked at right back - or maybe Darren Fletcher will be started out of position.
The good news for Manchester United today is that of the FA Cup draw. The Reds avoided both Chelsea and Arsenal/Hull, receiving a home draw vs. Everton.
Full FA Cup Semi-Final Draw
Arsenal/Hull v Chelsea
Man Utd v Everton
A London derby at Wembley looks an exciting proposition, but Hull stand in the Gunners' way. Manchester United fans can continue to dream of a 5 trophy clean sweep.
Catch highlights of all the FA Cup games.
Highlights to look out for;
- Louis Saha's dramatic winner vs 'Boro
- Carlos Tevez's wonder goal vs Fulham
- Eduardo's senational "beach goal" (Wenger's words) vs Burnley
- Drogba powering Hiddink's unbeaten run
Fulham vs Manchester United
Coventry vs Chelsea
Arsenal vs Burnley
Everton vs Middlesbrough
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