Match report
Manchester United Stuns Liverpool 3-2 in FA Cup Thriller
Manchester United
3–2
FT
Liverpool
Jan 24, 2021
Manchester United stunned Liverpool with a 3-2 victory in an electrifying FA Cup encounter. Goals from Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford, and Bruno Fernandes were crucial in securing the win, despite Mohamed Salah's brace for Liverpool. The Red Devils managed to hold off a spirited Liverpool comeback to advance in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Manchester United 3–2 Liverpool
- • Goals: M. Greenwood (26'), M. Rashford (48'), B. Fernandes (78')
- • Goals: M. Salah (18', 58')
- • Yellow Cards: Fabinho (42'), S. Mané (69')
- • Substitutions: D. van de Beek, M. Greenwood, A. Martial
Lineups
Manchester United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 26 D. Henderson (G)
- 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
- 5 H. Maguire (D)
- 23 L. Shaw (D)
- 29 A. Wan-Bissaka (D)
- 6 P. Pogba (M)
- 34 D. van de Beek (M)
- 39 S. McTominay (M)
- 7 E. Cavani (F)
- 10 M. Rashford (M)
- 11 M. Greenwood (M)
Substitutes
- 18 Bruno Fernandes
- 17 Fred
- 9 A. Martial
- 21 D. James
- 38 A. Tuanzebe
- 27 Alex Telles
- 1 David de Gea
- 8 Mata
- 31 N. Matić
Liverpool
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Alisson (G)
- 26 A. Robertson (D)
- 66 T. Alexander-Arnold (D)
- 46 R. Williams (D)
- 7 J. Milner (M)
- 5 G. Wijnaldum (M)
- 6 Thiago Alcântara (M)
- 3 Fabinho (D)
- 17 C. Jones (F)
- 9 Roberto Firmino (F)
- 11 Mohamed Salah (F)
Substitutes
- 10 S. Mané
- 27 D. Origi
- 23 X. Shaqiri
- 62 C. Kelleher
- 15 A. Oxlade-Chamberlain
- 76 N. Williams
- 21 K. Tsimikas
- 18 T. Minamino
- 47 N. Phillips
Timeline
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18' Liverpool Goal · Normal GoalMohamed Salah · Assist: Roberto Firmino
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26' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalM. Greenwood · Assist: M. Rashford
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42' Liverpool Card · Yellow CardFabinho
Foul
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48' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalM. Rashford · Assist: M. Greenwood
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58' Liverpool Goal · Normal GoalMohamed Salah · Assist: Roberto Firmino
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62' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Wijnaldum · On: S. Mané
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66' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: D. van de Beek · On: Bruno Fernandes
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66' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Greenwood · On: Fred
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69' Liverpool Card · Yellow CardS. Mané
Foul
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78' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalBruno Fernandes
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81' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2Off: Roberto Firmino · On: D. Origi
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81' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3Off: Thiago Alcântara · On: X. Shaqiri
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86' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Rashford · On: A. Martial
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89' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardV. Lindelof
Foul
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90' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardP. Pogba
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Manchester United | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 86% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 14 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 403 | 577 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 6 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 5 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Accurate Passes | 324 | 495 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 10 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Manchester United equalized through Mason Greenwood's goal in the 26th minute, just 8 minutes after Salah's opener.
- ▸ Marcus Rashford's goal in the 48th minute put Manchester United in the lead, shifting the momentum in their favor.
- ▸ Bruno Fernandes' crucial goal in the 78th minute sealed the win for Manchester United, despite Salah's second goal for Liverpool in the 58th minute.