Marcus Rashford scored the goal, Manchester United delivered the performance. It was a fitting send-off for the last FA Cup tie to be played at Upton Park. Not that this will have been much consolation to the locals.
Backs to the wall, this their last hope of a trophy, the pressure brought out the best in Manchester United.
It was arguably their finest display of the season under Louis van
Gaal, despite the slender margin of victory and some anxious moments
late on.
Front foot, brave and youthful, this was
United as they should always be – full of the vitality and energy that
have been missing this season. Had they played like this all year, Van
Gaal’s future would not be the subject of speculation. Then again, had
they played like this all year, they would not be facing such a titanic
scrap to get into next season’s Champions League.
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