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.

There are 2 more games to be played with Sheffield Utd – Middlesbrough and Preston North End – Portsmouth playing later on Sunday.

Four teams outside of the Premier League are through and the draw takes place on Monday 1325 GMT.

FA Cup Finalists Geoff Thomas and Mark Bright will be drawing the ball along with Sir Trevor Brooking.

The games will be played on the weekend of 8 & 9 March, the winners of the ties will receive £300 000.

The draw numbers:

1. Bristol Rovers
2. Cardiff City
3. Sheffield United or Middlesbrough
4. Barnsley
5. Manchester United
6. Preston North End or Portsmouth
7. West Bromwich Albion (WBA)
8. Chelsea

Aston Villa 0 - 2 ManUtd: One Boring Game!

Wow! What a boring game! Well at least we got to see two goals in the last 10min but still. The game in general was sore on the eyes, I'm sorry but i couldn't believe what i was watching. I actually fell asleep at around the 60th min and I was in a pub!

The atmosphere was dull which kind of reflected what the game was like for us.

It was as if the team had just switched off, Ronaldo didn't even manage to pass any defenders with his usual step-overs and when he tried he managed to give the away to the opposition. The only useful thing he did during the 90min was score and that was a sitter.

And what was wrong with Carrick today, it seemed he didn't know where to the ball at times. However it did show he was short of match practise. Same for Saha, I was glad to see him back in action and I'm sure he'll get on the score sheet as soon as he gets more games under his belt.

Rooney returned to action, and I think his inclusion onto the pitch really had a positive effect on the team. It wasn't until he came that game picked up and he actually managed to get on the score sheet. His presence always seems to help United perform better

All in all the game sucked! I don't know if it was the hangover but I really wanted to get out of there and get some rest. It was unbearable to watch, I wanted to see more action and was left frustrated at the lack of opportunities Man Utd created. The players get paid around £60,000 a week, you would expect them to be more lively during the game.