The Dutchman also revealed that he is going to celebrate his squad’s 3-1 victory with good quality wine to be given to him by United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward.
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Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has set his sights on breaking a second of Sir Bobby Charlton’s goal scoring records this season.
Daley Blind then put the visitors in front again when he converted Jesse Lingard’s cross in the 65th minute.
For me, I still remain staunchly against the idea of Mourinho taking over as United boss but the longer Louis van Gaal’s reign goes on and we slip further into an acceptance of mediocrity, the more appealing Jose becomes.
“I’m feeling fit, and although the result against Southampton in our last league game was a bad one on a personal level I’m enjoying my game and scoring goals so hopefully that’ll continue”.
Derby had the first chance of the second half when right back Cyrus Christie’s low cross just evaded Tom Ince, while at the other end Mata was inches away from restoring United’s lead. In fact, they probably relaxed a little bit too much, because they soon stopped creating chances or carving open the Derby defense in the manner done so for the first 1/6 of the match. I have heard more the fans of United than of Derby.
The Red Devils have been struggling for form before last night’s game but produced a very convincing display to reach the 5th round of the competition. It’s more important that they support the players, that’s the most important thing.
“The Premier League is very important but the FA Cup is the greatest cup in England with a long and important history”.
“Because I get always expensive wine when we beat an opponent of out the top six”.
The pair were composed and strong throughout at a cold Derby stadium and it will now give Van Gaal the confidence that he can trust the young prodigy’s.
“He [Martial] started not so good, I think, but I said that to him and after the first 20 minutes he came into the match and he was fabulous”, the manager continued. So, if you want to write that, OK, but don’t ask me rhetorical questions. For you, it is obvious “more freedom”.
“It’s the same philosophy, the same training sessions the past three days and I always give my players freedom”.
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“I am not sure it will quite be a giant-killing if we get a good result”, Clement said. “It’s the third time I’ve been sacked and I’m still sitting here”.
