Manchester United 2 Brighton 0José Mourinho was first out before kick-off as promised during Friday’s extraordinary extended monologue in which Manchester United’s manager promised to face his responsibilities. Really required, though, was safe passage to the FA Cup semi-final, and this was duly secured. Romero had retained his place as Mourinho’s cup goalkeeper as did Luke Shaw, the left-back who had started in previous rounds. The ball was slickly exchanged between Anthony Martial and Juan Mata, and when Mata took aim United won a corner. Yet by the close Matic had headed in Young’s free-kick and United had done what was needed.

Source: The Irish Times March 17, 2018 21:45 UTC