Man Utd Corner: United Fire The Gunners Out

Manchester United against Arsenal was probably the game everybody was waiting to watch. But few would have predicted the 4-0 score line United produced.

Now a lot has happened since my last post and I'm sorry for the wait. Capello started his reign as England manager with a win. Manchester United's Angolan striker Manucho made an impression in the African Cup of Nations and moved to Greek side Panathinaikos on loan. Whereas Premier League's plan for a 39th game abroad has been hitting headlines the past week.

FA Cup

Manchester United 4 - 0 Arsenal

United produced a stunning display to deny Arsenal a place in the quarter-finals. Rooney (16min), Fletcher (20min, 78min) and Nani (38min) produced the goals. Arsenal always looked to be playing catch up with United and it was virtually game over for the Gunners when Eboue got sent off.

Manchester United's passing was on the spot that day and they looked brilliant at the back too. After the 2-1 loss to City last weekend, United certainly improved their performance and made an amends.

Liverpool 1 - 2 Barnsley

In the other games, Barnsley's Brian Howard sent his team to the quarter-finals with last minute strike against Liverpool. To make matters worse Liverpool lost at Anfield to Barnsley, then again United have done the same in the past season.

Benitez's rotation policy is certainly proving to be the reason for Liverpool's form. Sure it's nice to get everybody playing some games, but how can they gel if there's a different line-up every week. Benitez left Gerrard on the bench for the game and ultimately removed Liverpool's inspiration from the field.

Chelsea 3 - 1 Huddersfield

Well this was no shocker.

Lampard scored twice and took his goal tally to 101, making him the 8th player for the blues to do so.

I really can't be bothered to write about Chelsea so I’m not going to tease myself with it.

Cardiff 2 - 0 Wolves

For the first time in 81 years Cardiff have progressed to the quater finals thanks to goals from Peter Whit Ingham and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.

Wolves were terrible at the back and Cardiff capitalized. The full-backs were nowhere to be seen as the Bluebirds crossed from side to side.

The last time Cardiff went through was back in 1927. They became the first non-league team to ever lift the trophy. Hasselbaink has meanwhile played down the prospect of winning.

However they are with a chance if they can avoid the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea.

Coventry 0 - 5 WBA

Well I guess the score reflects what the game was like for Coventry.

A 5 – 0 away win is always sweet but you have to feel sorry the supporters. The sending off of Michael Doyle certainly didn’t help.

WBA were holding onto a 1-0 at half time and dismissal of Doyle helped to open up space for WBA.

Bristol Rovers 1 - 0 Southampton

Bristol Rovers sent the Saints crashing out after Ricky Lambert rounded off an impressive display with a late free-kick to secure the Pirates’ progression.

Bristol Rovers are playing in League One and had already knocked out Premiership strugglers Fulham in this year’s competition and were determined to have a go at the Saints.

Paul Trollope’s side controlled most of the possession throughout the game and certainly deserved the win.