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Manchester United booked an FA Cup quarter-final date with Fulham last night, recovering from a goal down to beat West Ham United 3-1 in the fifth round of the competition at Old Trafford.
Following Said Benrahma’s opener just nine minutes into the start of the second half, United looked on course to be exiting the competition until Hammers defender Nayef Aguerd, under pressure from Wout Weghorst, headed the ball into his own net to make it 1-1 with 13 minutes of normal time left on the clock. But with extra time looming, Alejandro Garnacho netted a brilliant effort in the final minute of normal time to turn the game on its head.
United then made sure of the victory once and for all deep into stoppage time when Fred fired home from inside the penalty area. Their reward for beating the Hammers is a quarter-final showdown with Fulham later this month, again in M16.
Victory over David Moyes’ side means that United are still in with a chance of completing a historic quadruple this season, though they are outsiders in the Premier League title race. Arsenal beat Everton 4-0 last night, meaning the Reds are now 11 points off the top of the table, though they do have a game in hand.
For United, though, attentions will now switch to Sunday’s huge clash with Liverpool at Anfield, where they will be looking to complete a famous league double over the Merseysiders.
Juventus ‘considering’ Sabitzer swoop
According to a report by Calciomeracto, Juventus are ‘considering’ a summer move for Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer, who is currently on loan at United.
The Austrian joined United on loan from Bayern in January for the remainder of the season. Though nothing has yet been decided on his long-term future, it is claimed that Juventus are mulling over the prospect of moving for Sabitzer in the summer as a potential replacement for Adrien Rabiot, who is expected to leave the Italian giants when his contract expires at the end of the season.
United face fixture pile-up after progressing in FA Cup
United face an unwanted fixture pile-up in the Premier League after progressing to the FA Cup quarter-finals last night.
United will face Fulham in the last-eight of the competition at Old Trafford, most probably on Sunday, March 19. The Reds were scheduled to face Brighton & Hove Albion, who have also reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, that day.
In the event of United beating Fulham and reaching the semi-finals at Wembley, a home clash with Chelsea will also need rearranging.
Sheikh Jassim’s father raises doubts over United takeover bid
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani’s father, Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, insists that a possible takeover of United would be seen as an investment, opposed to just to advertising Qatar.
Sheikh Jassim submitted a formal offer to buy United almost a fortnight ago and vowed to invest heavily in several areas of the club.
Ten Hag addresses quadruple chances
United manager Erik ten Hag has played down talk of his side still being in contention of clinching a famous quadruple this season.
United have already won one trophy this season and are still competing in three more competitions, including the FA Cup, in which they reached the quarter-finals last night.
Latest odds on United’s trophy chances
United booked their place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup last night, meaning they are still in with a chance of winning four trophies this season.
They have already scooped the Carabao Cup and are in a strong position to challenge for both the FA Cup and the Europa League. They are also still in with a chance of winning the Premier League title, though that is unlikely at this stage.
Nevertheless, courtesy of Betfair, here are the latest odds on what trophies United could end the season with:
United to win:
Europa League – 5/2
FA Cup – 2/1 (was 7/2)
Premier League – 13/1 (was 14/1)
United to win multiple trophies:
Win two or more of Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup & Europa League – 8/11
Win three or more of Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup & Europa League – 13/2
FA Cup, League Cup & Europa League – 15/2
Premier League, FA Cup & League Cup – 28/1
Premier League, League Cup & Europa League – 33/1
Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup & Europa League – 80/1 (was 100/1)
De Gea nominated for Premier League Save of the Month award
Ajax ace Mohammed Kudus ‘wants Erik ten Hag reunion’
According to Football Insider, Ajax ace Mohammed Kudus is keen to play under Erik ten Hag again next season and is looking for a move to United.
MEN Sport understands that the Reds boss believes Kudus has the attributes to excel in the Premier League.
He has scored 16 goals in 31 games for Ajax this seaon, with the report claiming that United have already started negotiations with the player for a move in the summer.
Ten Hag nominated for Manager of the Month award
Osimhen addresses his future
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has admitted that it is “an ambition of all players” to play in the Premier League amid United’s interest in his signature.
United are planning to recruit a new striker this forthcoming summer and the Nigerian international is among their targets. He has been sensational for Napoli this term, scoring 21 goals in just 25 games.
On his future, Osimhen told Corriere della Sera:
“I think it is an ambition of all players. And who knows, one day. Right now, I assure you, it doesn’t even cross my mind. It would distract me from a beautiful season. [I’m thinking of] Only Napoli.”
