Hello,
United played Leeds United for the time in six years and not since 1981 have they returned across the Pennines celebrating victory. United fielded a strong team but this is the magic of the FA Cup. It happens every year. We, as United fans, are used to laughing at other teams who use to League One sides. United rarely goes out in this stage of the competition. Leeds came out and played the game of their lives against a United side still trying to find their legs after complete defensive injury meltdown to having a half and half team. I mean, for a while, United's A-Team midfield was playing defence. How can you build momentum throughout the season working under those conditions?
Jonathan Howson saw his opening and launched a long ball over the top for Beckford, who was gained ground on Wes Brown. Brown was only playing because Nemanja Vidic had been injured in the warm-up. Kuszczak was slow to react and Beckford had time to nip the ball beyond the Pole and send it rolling over the line. For the rest of the game, United looked like they were never coming back.
Now, I personally believe crashing out of the FA Cup might be a blessing. All the injuried defensive players need time to recover. We cannot afford out back-ups playing in too many competitions as the PL and Champions League are too important.
Till next year,
Derek
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