Manchester United’s quest for a first FA Cup since 2004 is still alive after a 3-1 win over Derby County.
Second half goals from Daley Blind and Juan Mata built on Wayne Rooney’s potentially offside opener to give United the victory.
The result likely means Louis van Gaal’s job is safe for now, as his side are the first to book their place in the fifth round draw.
Rooney kick-started things with a beautiful finish in the first half, but there was a hint of offside about it…
Rooney's goal was stunning, not the player he once was but can still produce moments of brilliance. BBC intent on trying to prove offside.
— Danny Matcham 20⚽️ (Taylor’s Version) (@boymetworld91) January 29, 2016
BBC ain't saying much about that goal They were saying Special so much after Rooney's goal they forgot to mention it was offside for 5 mins!
— Dermot Sheehan LFC (@The5thRace) January 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/Kloppholic/status/693167258768674818
https://twitter.com/TimJames1989/status/693165631613603840
But Derby were soon level after a tidy finish from George Thorne…
Oh ffs no! Derby 1-1 Man Utd ripped our defence a new one #mufc
— Flying Pig United (@FlyingPigUnited) January 29, 2016
George proves to be a Thorne in United's side. Game on folks. @BBCOne now.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) January 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/RedLuxed/status/693170239572463616
The second half was a little more kind to the Premier League club, with Blind and Mata both finding the back of the net – although Anthony Martial looked offside before putting Mata through for the third…
https://twitter.com/bazzabarrett97/status/693192217083641860
Man United beat a championship team by 2 offside goals. Great result. What a joke😂
— Tommo (@Tommo_Dunning) January 29, 2016
All these people saying martial was offside. Maybe by an inch!
— Lewis Siara (@lewissiara) January 29, 2016
Even with the offside goals, we doubt United fans will care…
When you're the first team into the next round of the FA Cup…https://t.co/pNmx78yt2L
— JOE (@JOE_co_uk) January 29, 2016
