February 24, 2016 by admin

Man U march into FA Cup quarters

SHREWSBURY, February 24
Manchester United provided some blessed relief to under-fire manager Louis van Gaal by powering into the FA Cup quarterfinals with a 3-0 romp at League One (third-tier) Shrewsbury Town on Monday.
Van Gaal, the subject of fierce criticism following Thursday’s shock 2-1 Europa League first-leg defeat at little-known Danes Midtjylland, was given few worries four days later as United strolled to their first victory in four matches.
The visitors went 2-0 up through Chris Smalling and Juan Mata after a one-sided first half and a 61st-minute goal by Jesse Lingard made the fifth round tie safe.
United need to lift the trophy one more time to equal Arsenal’s record haul of 12 FA Cup triumphs. Van Gaal’s side dominated from start to finish. They enjoyed 75 percent of possession against an outclassed Shrewsbury team that had only three goal attempts all game.