Manchester United ended Liverpool’s pursuit of a quadruple in Jurgen Klopp’s final season with a thrilling 4-3 victory in the FA Cup quarter-final. Amad Diallo’s decisive goal in extra time secured the win for United, despite his subsequent sending off for celebration.

Erik ten Hag’s team is poised for another final appearance after being drawn against Championship side Coventry in the semi-finals. The game saw a back-and-forth action with goals from Scott McTominay, Alexis Mac Allister, Mohamed Salah, Antony, Harvey Elliott, and Marcus Rashford.

Ten Hag praised his team’s resilience, emphasizing the historic rivalry between United and Liverpool. Despite trailing Liverpool by 17 points in the Premier League and facing pressure due to early exits from other competitions, Ten Hag remains focused on his team’s mental strength and the support of the fans.

United started strongly, reflecting the importance of the match for their season’s prospects. Liverpool, facing physical struggles from their intense schedule, fought hard but ultimately fell short. Klopp acknowledged his team’s difficulties and credited United for their determination.

The match saw dramatic moments, including Rashford’s missed chance in injury time and Diallo’s winning goal in extra time. Both teams displayed relentless effort, with United ultimately prevailing in a thrilling encounter.- AFP