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As It Happened: Yeovil Town v Man United, FA Cup fourth round

League Two side Yeovil Town take on Manchester United in a bid to progress to the next stage of the FA Cup.
26 Jan 2018 FT: Man United put four goals past Yeovil Town to book their place in the fifth round the FA Cup.
26 Jan 2018 GOAL!!! Lingard makes it three. He tears through the Yeovil defence, and keeps his composure before unleashing a powerful strike into the bottom corner to make it 3-0.
26 Jan 2018 Yeovil substitution: Irish player Connor Smith has just come on Lewis Wing for the last six minutes of normal time.

FT: Man United put four goals past Yeovil Town to book their place in the fifth round the FA Cup.

GOAL!!

Romelu Lukaku gets his name on the scoresheet to make it 4-0. Lovely counter-attack, with Marcos Rojo slipping the ball across to Lukaku to apply the finish.

Three minutes of added time to be played, but United have more than secured their spot in the next stage of the FA Cup.

GOAL!!!

Lingard makes it three. He tears through the Yeovil defence, and keeps his composure before unleashing a powerful strike into the bottom corner to make it 3-0.

Man United substitution: Angel Gomes is on for the opening goal-scorer Marcus Rashford.

Yeovil substitution: Irish player Connor Smith has just come on Lewis Wing for the last six minutes of normal time.

McTominay receives a yellow card and Yeovil have a free-kick in a threatening position.

Another decent effort by James albeit with an unorthodox way of striking the ball. But the shot loses power on the way into Romero’s arms.

When the DJ drops a banger and it all just goes off in the club

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SAVE!!

Not a bad effort from Yeovil to pull one back, but Romero gets behind the shot and comfortably takes the ball in.

The pace in this game has dropped somewhat as United start to take over.

Yeovil still trying to put on a performance for the home fans, but the gulf in quality has manifested itself in the second half.

Man United: Alexis Sanchez makes away after bagging two assists. Jesse Lingard comes in to take over from the new signing.

Pretty decent night for Sanchez overall.

Man United: Romelu Lukaku comes on for Juan Mata.

OFFSIDE!!

Mata looked to have made it 3-0 there. Nice cross from Darmian after collecting a pass from Mctominay.

But the resultant shot from Mata is ruled out for offside.

GOAL!!!

Ander Herrera scores on the end of a counter-attack with a thundering shot into the bottom corner.

Sanchez plays a big role in the score, and feeds the ball to him at the edge of the area for his second assist of the night.

Yeovil fall into a 2-0 deficit.

A chance comes to Shaw, but his shot is blocked down.

Celebrating the lead

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Yeovil Town Substitution: Jared Bird makes way for Rhys Browne in the 56th minute.

 

Still fighting 

 

Early opportunity for Rashford, but Smith gets his body into position to block the shot and put it out for a corner.

Sanchez is down after get a knick on the boot from Sowunmi, who gets a yellow card for the challenge.

And the second half is underway.

Both sides are coming back onto the pitch, and the word is that there are no changes for the second half.

Despite the first half blunder that led to the goal, Yeovil Town are very much in the game and could still snatch an equaliser after the restart.

HT: Marcus Rashford gives Man United a 1-0 lead against Yeovil Town at the break.

1 minute of added time to play here, and crucially, United have the 1-0 advantage heading into the break.

Jose Mourinho looks satisfied on the sideline.

And that goal comes just in time for half-time. It’s a terrbile blow for the host side after putting together a string of promising attacks.

GOAL!!!!

Marcus Rashford capitalises on a silly mistake in the Yeovil defence. An attack that looked like it was rolling into the keeper’s hands comes to Rashford and he crashes the ball home.

Herrera picks out Sanchez with a pass. His first touch is good but his shot is really lacking in accuracy.

He’s making plenty of chances but can’t take them.

Eye on the ball

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He puts alot of power behind the shot but it doesn’t threaten Romero, who probably could have caught it rather than punch it away.

Yeovil gather up the scraps and try to launch another attack as we head into the final few minutes of normal time in the first half.

Michael Carrick is furious after the referee gives a free for his tackle just outside the penalty box.

Yeovil’s Tom James is gearing up to take it.

The Chile International tries to place the shot but credit to Krysiak, he’s equal to the effort and gets down low in time to gather the ball easily.

Yeovil’s Nathan Smith gets a yellow card for upending Sanchez with a badly timed challenge. The free-kick is in a intriguing position. And Sanchez will take it.

Nice link-up play between Sanchez and Juan Mata, but the move is killed off by the Yeovil defence.

The League Two side are more than holding their own against the Premier League giants.

It’s a great occasion for the fans to see this.

CLOSE!!

First real clear-cut chance for Man United falls to McTominay. But his shot from close-range just dribbles the wrong side of the post.

Marcus Rahsford tries to dance through the Yeovil cover, but the ball is poked away.

Lindelof commits another foul in a dangerous area for Yeovil Town to capitalise from. The delivery is good but a Yeovil player falls in the penalty box.

CLOSE!!

Darmian concedes a free-kick in a promising position for Yeovil. The ball is whipped into the box and Sowunmi gets his head on it, but doesn’t make proper contact and Romero gathers possession.

Another great opportunity created by the underdog side this evening.

The pre-match pleasantries 

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Sanchez steps up to take United’s first corner of the game but Krysiak collects the ball with ease.

First corner of the game to Yeovil after another pacey run down the channel from Green.

Nice cross in from James of Yeovil Town, but United clear the danger. The hosts are showing well in the opening 10 minutes.

Early chance for Yeovil Town, but it’s kept out by Romero. He kept himself low to keep out the shot.

But a decent effort from Green.

Bit of a mixed reception for Sanchez this evening. A few boos coming from the stand when he’s on the ball.

Nice little flick from Rashford and he earns a free in the process.

Zoko gets an early booking following a challenge on Marcos Rojo.

And we’re off.

A minute’s applause rings around the Somerset stadium in honour of Jimmy Armfield.

The teams are making their way onto the pitch now.

I’m a happy camper!!

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Liverpool U23 captain and Ireland U21 International Corey Whelan is also on the Yeovil Town bench, after joining the club on loan earlier this month to help him gain some experience playing senior football.

He previously earned a new contract with the Merseyside club shortly after turning 20.

The Chester-born defender qualifies for the Republic of Ireland through his two Irish parents. His versatility in the back-line makes him a real prospect for the future, and he might get the opportunity to take on some Premier League attackers this evening.

Speaking of Connor Smith, have you had a chance to read Eoin O’Callaghan’s brilliant interview with him on The42?

Here’s a teaser for you, and you can read the article in full here before kick-off:

“But for us lower-league teams, we go into the competition trying to win every game and get as much of a run going as we can and we take it so seriously. You want United to play their big players but if they don’t you start thinking, ‘Hang on, maybe we can get a result’. If they come with all their big-hitters like Pogba and Lukaku, you’re delighted to play against players like that.”

Hello and welcome to The42 coverage of this FA Cup fourth round tie between Yeovil Town and Manchester United.

It’s a massive occasion for the League Two side as they welcome a Premier League club to their grounds in Somerset in a bid to take another step in their FA Cup journey.

As always, we want you to get involved in the coverage by sending us your comments, criticisms and observations in the comment thread below. You can also send your tweets to @Shin_Farrell, who will be guiding you through the game minute-by-minute.

We’ll have team line-ups coming for you shortly, so stay tuned.

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    Jan 26th 2018, 7:10 PM

    Sanchez to come on, score the winner, sniff the imaginary coke line ala fowler and get sent off. Come back out and start burning 50′s in front of the Yeovil players

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    Jan 26th 2018, 7:33 PM

    @Teddyzigzagbigbag: go to bed Teddy you’re drunk

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:50 PM

    Good to see Lukaku keeping up his stats of scoring against weak teams

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:51 PM

    @Jamie Smith: Why are you even watching the game?

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:53 PM

    @Jamie Smith: obsessed

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:54 PM

    @Jamie Smith: I was going to quote you saying exactly that if he scored a goal but here you go… “his stats”

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    Jan 26th 2018, 10:01 PM

    @Jamie Smith: haha your little pent up anger at Utd is hilarious, pathetic!

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    Jan 26th 2018, 10:12 PM

    @FPL Thommo: I don’t like Manchester City. In fact, I’ll specifically go out of my way to avoid watch them play because it does not interest me. Yer man here though, if he didn’t watch Man United play in the FA Cup,then he followed their progress on here. Obsessed may be the word alright. I think Alan may have a little hard on for one of the players. Or maybe Jose himself…

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    Jan 26th 2018, 7:30 PM

    Good to see Carrick start

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    Jan 26th 2018, 8:22 PM

    Martin Keown is the worst commentator/ pundit ever

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    Jan 26th 2018, 8:31 PM

    @Johnny Bravo: nah there has been worse

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    Jan 26th 2018, 8:37 PM

    @Jordo: nah there hasn’t jordo. Forget his Arsenal connection for a moment

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    Jan 26th 2018, 8:42 PM

    @Johnny Bravo:

    I’d rather listen to Martin Keown that Jamie Carragher. Subtitles is needed when he opens his mouth

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    Jan 26th 2018, 8:45 PM

    @Johnny Bravo: what he is saying about Alexis giving the ball away is right he does it every game

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:10 PM

    @Just Some Guy: at least he knows what he’s talking about

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:48 PM

    @Jordo: and then names him Man of the Match lol what a donkey

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:52 PM

    @Johnny Bravo: united fans still fuming about keown in 2003 at old trafford haha love it

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:55 PM

    @Jordo: Christ move on man !

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    Jan 27th 2018, 12:55 PM

    @Jordo: you weren’t even born in 2003 so leave it off son

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    Jan 26th 2018, 7:20 PM

    Corey Whelan Ireland u21 international on the bench for yeovil

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:20 PM

    Sanchez two assists all ready

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:26 PM

    @Back pass: one

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:27 PM

    @Back pass: 2 assists!! oh wow a month of Sanchez’s wages would pay the Yeovil teams for a year and you’re harping on about assists

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:50 PM

    @Jamie Smith: Did he kiss the crest?

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    Jan 26th 2018, 10:15 PM

    @Jamie Smith: Where’s your autistic spelling bee champion account gone? That didn’t take long? Maybe your dad will help you make up a brand new account..

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    Jan 26th 2018, 10:37 PM

    @An Observer: autism is nothing to joke about you horrible little man

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    Jan 26th 2018, 8:09 PM

    New Utd fans chant for Sanchez using Oasis Don’t look back in anger.

    And so Sanchez can play ..
    the Mourinho way ..
    can hear City cry……
    Home or away ..
    He won’t go back to Arsenal
    I heard him say …

    That will really piss the Gallagher boys off LOL

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    Jan 26th 2018, 8:12 PM

    @Na seacht iontach: yeah city are crying at top of the league.

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    Jan 26th 2018, 8:19 PM

    @Yorkie1892: yea and Utd are crying with 20 league titles

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    Jan 26th 2018, 8:21 PM

    @Na seacht iontach: shame no one will sing considering you play in a library

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    Jan 26th 2018, 8:26 PM

    @Ollie Watson: I don’t sing anywhere cause I didn’t write it doofus

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    Jan 26th 2018, 8:45 PM

    @Na seacht iontach: just because you didn’t write it doesn’t mean you can’t sing it

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:31 PM

    @Na seacht iontach: you understand English ?

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    Jan 26th 2018, 8:46 PM

    United are making a meal of this. 45 mine to score one goal? The team probably isn’t used to driving the bus, just parking it.

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:10 PM

    @Ben Dawkins: and it was a fluke too

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:16 PM

    @Jamie Smith: haha pair of ole b#tch€s. Nothing like ruining your Friday night than watching United score goals. Delighted!

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:21 PM

    @Ich bin brendan: not ruining my Friday night, but I enjoy watching Utd supporters get all excited when they beat a lower league team like it’s an achievement.

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:25 PM

    @Ben Dawkins: United fans only count thropy wins as an achievement not beating teams like Yeovil, watching a new no.7 in Sanchez for the first time is what has us excited

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:28 PM

    B!t(€h

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    Jan 26th 2018, 7:13 PM

    United will thrash this team an easy game for Sanchez to score on his debut, I wonder will he kiss the crest if he scores

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    Jan 26th 2018, 7:15 PM

    @Jamie Smith: I wonder will you ever F off

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    Jan 26th 2018, 7:25 PM

    @Jamie Smith: I hope he does kiss the crest Alan.. I hope he scores a screamer,slides to his knees, kisses that crest and points to you… just points to you,while you’re sat there watching Manchester United with your pants down..

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    Jan 26th 2018, 7:40 PM

    @An Observer: ha ha ha. Hilarious

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    Jan 26th 2018, 7:51 PM

    @An Observer: lol

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    Jan 26th 2018, 8:11 PM

    @An Observer: jeez I only asked a question no need to get so worked up

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    Jan 26th 2018, 8:38 PM

    @Jamie Smith: Keep watching out for him kissing the crest..

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    Jan 26th 2018, 7:16 PM

    This game on TV?

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    Jan 26th 2018, 7:17 PM

    @Sham Pig: bbc

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    Jan 26th 2018, 7:20 PM

    @Football nut99: Thanks

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    Jan 26th 2018, 8:12 PM

    @Sham Pig: BBC

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    Jan 26th 2018, 8:20 PM

    @Sham Pig: bbc

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    Jan 26th 2018, 8:25 PM

    @Ollie Watson: BBC

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    Jan 26th 2018, 8:31 PM

    @Sham Pig: eirSport2

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    Jan 26th 2018, 8:44 PM

    @Sham Pig: pick up a “dodgey” box for €50, BBC no bother

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:27 PM

    @Sham Pig: Not sure if anybody told you but it’s on BBC

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:52 PM

    @lyeants: One

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    Jan 26th 2018, 7:46 PM

    Sanchez No.7 about to run out for United, I still can’t believe it…

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    Jan 26th 2018, 7:37 PM

    Hopefully gomez will get a run out least shaw back in team one nil united

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:13 PM

    @Back pass: Shaw is playing well! Forget he’s still only 22

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:21 PM

    @Ich bin brendan: his confidence back big time him and sanchez working well together

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    Jan 26th 2018, 9:19 PM

    Didn’t realise Sanchez was so small he’s a young lad running around after buying the full
    Kit out of his confo money

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