Daniel Sturridge and Roberto Firmino scored, with only keeper David de Gea preventing a heavier first-leg loss.
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The mood around Upton Park could scarcely be better given their recent performances, but manager Slaven Bilic has warned that United will offer a far sterner test than they did against Liverpool this week.
When asked if he expects United to spend heavily in the summer, Iriwn said: “I don’t have a clue”.
The Dutchman was heavily criticised for the side’s lack of direction and spirit in the clash with their bitter rivals, as they head to Old Trafford in the second leg next week with a two-goal deficit.
“The FA Cup can save the season, the Europa League can also save my season, and a position in the top four can also save my season”. United haven’t played at Wembley in the FA Cup for a while and Mata knows “it’s a chance to play at Wembley again and a chance to win a title“.
The latest reports now indicate that UEFA is waiting on a report from the Europa League match which they will use to decide whether or not to take any disciplinary action. They have ended up in the Europa League after failing in a poor Champions League group.
Scholes said United should be up there playing with the likes of Bayern Munich and Barcelona in the Champions League.
“There’s a list of players I’ve written down here; Di Maria, Nani, Evra, Welbeck, Chicharito, Evans, Fletcher, Rafael, Kagawa, I could go on”, Ferdinand ranted. “That’s what Arsenal do”.
Klopp opted against calling the Liverpool supporters to arms ahead of the game, stating in the official matchday programme the fans knew they had a part to play. It’s a big game against West Ham for the semi-final of the FA Cup. Liverpool is on a massive high at the moment and it proves how important Sunday’s last minute ditch against Crystal Palace was a major boost for the players going into last night’s match.
“You have to believe in everything, you have to believe we can create an atmosphere that Liverpool have done here at Anfield and then everything is possible”, he said.
“The atmosphere was unbelievable, really great”. “Ninety minutes is different, but I was very happy with him”.
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“No matter how you play against Manchester United, it is always hard to make chances”.
