FA Cup best bet for Man Utd in search of silverware success

Manchester United eased into the fifth round of this season’s FA Cup after a comfortable 3-0 victory over League Two Cambridge United in their fourth round replay at Old Trafford.

The rampant Red Devils, 5/2 with Coral to lift the cup, now have a fantastic chance to end their decade drought in the competition, thanks to goals from Juan Mata, Marcos Rojo and James Wilson sealing a place in the next round.

Versatile Northern Irishman Paddy McNair played a starring role in United’s progression, brilliantly surging down the right flank and playing a key pass in the build-up to Mata’s opening strike, which sent Louis van Gaal’s men on their way.

Argentinian Rojo headed home his first ever goal for the club only moments later, before substitute Wilson’s sweetly struck effort from outside the box found the bottom corner and set up a fifth round meeting with Preston.

It could have been a completely different result in Manchester if Cambridge’s Tom Elliot had capitalised on Daley Blind’s early mistake, instead striking the post after just 58 seconds, as United went on to win with ease.

United are the highest placed team remaining in this year’s competition and their determined Dutch boss is confident his side can scoop Wembley success this term.

“I am not a casino man,” said Van Gaal. “I am not allowed to bet. But I give you a tip. We have a real chance now.”

Van Gaal’s Premier League high-flyers have now lost just once in their last 16 games, and are well poised for a battle to secure their first FA Cup coup for 11 years, last lifting the famous trophy in 2004.

“We are the highest qualified team in the FA Cup so our status is the highest club,” added Van Gaal. “But Arsenal is still in the cup and also a very high competitor.”