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Erik ten Hag discussed Manchester United's double scorer Casemiro - plus Antony, Cruyff and more - in his interviews after the Reds beat Reading 3-1 in the ...

I think I was brave and I wanted to be a good football player and I wanted to learn. "To win titles, we are here for trophies, but we have a long way to go. But there's always the next game and the opponent will be motivated and we have to be aware of that. I think he is a big inspiration for many of them and definitely for me." You have to make sure you are in the right focus and getting the right energy when you are starting the next game." "Yes, it is a pity, and definitely for him. So we are happy with his improvement in this moment but still there is more to come and I think he is capable of it. With the disallowed goal, that is a disappointment, let’s say it is a frustration. "I think he is growing. And he can deal with the ball, he can give the right pass. So, he can accelerate the game and if necessary, he can score." I think we totally dominated the game, we were composed in possession, with good moments where we accelerated.

Casemiro scores twice as Manchester United cruise past Reading to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford.

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The main talking points and highlights as Man Utd defeated Reading in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday night.

It was clear from the moment the team news dropped that Ten Hag is targeting success in the FA Cup this season, and you can understand why. Antony's desire to play quick passes with his teammates, as well as a tendency to cut inside onto his dominant foot, have proven to be exactly what Wan-Bissaka needed. The England international has not played a competitive match in three months, and it is clear that he will be eased back into action after such a long time out. On Saturday night, it proved to be a persistent one for Reading. Four minutes later, he opted for a more direct approach. A key part of that transformation has been the partnership he has struck up with Antony, as the duo linked-up time and time again to pose a regular threat throughout the match.

Erik ten Hag has no complaints about the relentless fixture schedule as the Manchester United manager looks to end his first season at the club with ...

"They (Real Madrid) play in such a high level. "I was happy with the performance at Arsenal, but we make mistakes. "It's no Copacabana, eh?

Man Utd 3-1 Reading: The Brazilian hit a double to extend the Red Devils' home win streak to 11 matches.

He was part of the team who won Ferguson his first trophy with United in 1990. The goal was given and then, with Weghorst ruled marginally offside, chalked off by VAR: it was a problem Viollet never had to contend with. Weghorst could have marked his home debut with a goal on the stroke of half-time and again in a scramble after the substitute Alejandro Garnacho had a shot saved. The general feel, of a midfielder grabbing the game by the scruff of its neck, was one United relished in the 1990s. It proved a productive cameo for Fred: there was the unusual sight of a much-maligned figure scoring with a backheel flick, courtesy of Bruno Fernandes’s cross. The breakthrough featured a late surge into the box that was reminiscent of the powerhouse in the United midfield three decades ago.

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Did it take a nick off a Reading defender? Full of confidence, the midfielder tries his luck from a first-time shot from 25 yards that nestles in the bottom corner. Reading Manchester United READING SUBS FULL-TIME: MANCHESTER UNITED 3-1 READING

United fighting on four fronts in successful first season for Dutchman.

[Carabao Cup](/topic/carabao-cup) final after beating Nottingham Forest 3-0 in the first-leg, while [Friday saw United overcome Reading](/sport/football/man-utd-vs-reading-fa-cup-result-2023-b1056319.html) to reach the [FA Cup](/topic/fa-cup) fifth-round. [Dutchman was critical of his team following the Premier League loss to Arsenal](/sport/football/erik-ten-hag-arsenal-vs-man-united-premier-league-2023-b1054804.html) that seemingly ended their hopes a title challenge, United have made progress in the few days since. [rik ten Hag](/topic/erik-ten-hag) says [Manchester United](/topic/manchester-united) are “building” towards winning trophies after a brilliant week in cup competitions.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has explained the reasons for Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay being absent for tonight's Emirates FA Cup tie against ...

McTominay was on the bench against Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, but did not make an appearance. His last start came against Arsenal in the 3-2 loss at the Emirates Stadium last Sunday. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has explained the reasons for Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay being absent for tonight’s Emirates FA Cup tie against Reading.

Read ManUtd.com's match report following Manchester United's Emirates FA Cup fourth-round tie against Reading at Old Trafford.

Andy Carroll, who was already on a yellow card, dived in with a two-footed tackle on the Brazilian. Tom Ince’s powerful corner was sent towards substitute Amadou Salif Mbengue, who had just come on moments earlier, and his bullet header gave the Championship side a boost as the game concluded. Fernandes on the left-hand side picked out substitute Fred just outside the box and his first-time pass found Casemiro, who struck the ball immediately and the shot sailed past Lumley into the back of the net to make it 2-0. After a very slow start to the second half, United finally found the elusive breakthrough. Rahman managed to get enough space to deliver a cross towards winger Junior Hoilett, who tried a first-time volley but the save from David De Gea was perfect to deny the Championship side the advantage. Both teams started well but it was United who had the better of the chances inside the opening 10 minutes.

The Man United linchpin made sure to acknowledge the role Antony had played in his first FA Cup goal vs Reading.

[Paul Ince](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/paul-ince) returned to Old Trafford for the second time as a manager after doing so in 2008 with Blackburn. The effort was dealt with by the knee of David de Gea but fans were less than impressed with the sloppy play from the Dutchman. [Tyrell Malacia](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/tyrell-malacia) almost got caught out in his own area just before half-time. Casemiro’s classy lobbed finish sent Old Trafford wild with delight but in the midst of the celebrations he made sure to pay tribute to Antony. Andy Carroll was sent off for two rash challenges seven minutes later before Fred got a third goal for the hosts on 66 minutes. United are now 12 home games unbeaten, having not lost since the 1-0 Europa League defeat to Real Sociedad in September.

Manchester United take on Championship side Reading in the fourth round of the FA Cup today. Erik ten Hag's side returned to winning ways on Wednesday when ...

Premier League mid-season review: Who wins the title? Who gets top four? There are many reasons loans make sense to even the biggest clubs. It is a question many Premier League clubs have been grappling with during this January transfer window and though only seven have replied in the affirmative, the fact that four of them belong to the traditional ‘Big Six’ - including Manchester United's acquisition of Wout Weghorst - proves that temporary transfers are by no means the preserve of those desperately scrambling to avoid relegation. Taking a three-goal lead into the home leg means Erik Ten Hag should be able to rotate his squad for today's match. I’m quite confident I can play a role. •2h ago (Photo: Getty Images) (Photos: Getty Images/Design: Sam Richardson) •36m ago •21m ago •6m ago

Manchester United legend Roy Keane hailed Casemiro as 'top quality' after the Brazilian's performance in the side's FA Cup win against Reading.

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Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince returned to Old Trafford as manager of visitors Reading in Saturday night's FA Cup tie, and was full of praise ...

“It’d be nice for Ten Hag in his first year to pick up some silverware. It’s a great experience for the players. I’m pleased, I’m really pleased as a [former] Man United player to see hopefully the future looking bright.

What I did expect though was for us to concede a few goals and we all thought that started just after the half-hour mark when Marcus Rashford nodded in the ...

I’m pretty sure at this point Ince Sr puts the names Ince Jr, Carroll, Joao, Meite and Long in a hat before each game and blindly picks out two of them. And did Carroll let the team down with his second yellow? And we only went and bagged a consolation. A lovely corner from Tom Ince and there was Amadou ‘Cheeseburger’ Mbengue to nod home. There was an offside in the build-up and the goal was chalked off. However, the optimism before the break ended and soon disintegrated in the second half. Fred quickly added a third with a fancy flick past Lumley and you feared the worst. I’m not saying we would’ve gone on to win the game if that had gone in - but you just never know, do you? And then five minutes later, the Brazilian had an effort from 30 yards which, via a slight but significant nick off Holmes, found its way into the bottom corner. What I did expect though was for us to concede a few goals and we all thought that started just after the half-hour mark when Marcus Rashford nodded in the opener... And then came the chance. Tom Holmes in particular was superb in the first half.

Nobody has been more instrumental in the improvement of Manchester United this season than Casemiro. Indeed, the Brazilian midfielder has given Erik Ten Hag ...

Manchester United are far from being the finished product under Ten Hag, but they are certainly heading in the right direction. Indeed, the Brazilian midfielder has given Erik Ten Hag everything he needed from a new midfield anchor with the 30-year-old raising the benchmark for players in his position. “He knows the positions, how to deal with the ball and also he is creative as well, and we are really happy with him.

The Man United midfielder produced another masterclass and the Reading boss noted his impact on the tie.

That is the downer on the night.” They beat Man City and sat back - we wouldn’t have done that but he has set the club to go forward. “Casemiro is a Champions League winner, a fantastic player, a great player,” he said. He can’t wait to get the yellow card out. As much as he scored against us, that is not important. The Royals manager says the linchpin holds the kind of standards former teammates [Keane](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/roy-keane) and Robson did during his days at United.

Having chased Frenkie de Jong and failed to land Adrien Rabiot, the Red Devils pulled off an almighty coup by signing the Brazil international from Real ...

I know that people focus on who scored, but I wanted to give him a bit of love as the pass was magic. It was a challenge for me to keep growing and developing in my career. "Everyone here has been lovely with me and since the first day I feel at home here. "We know the history. also with the English language, it's been quite hard but I'm really trying to get better. "But the most important is to see the team growing."

Man United secured a comfortable 3-1 victory over Championship side Reading in the FA Cup at Old Trafford on Saturday.

"We tested ourselves against the best in the world at Old Trafford and it was a brilliant experience. Reading put in a spirited performance against United at Old Trafford, but the quality of the home side was too much for Paul Ince's men on the night. On another day we might have taken a few of those, but it’s brilliant experience nonetheless." We were all buzzing when we saw the teamsheets, because that’s what we came here to play against. The Reds are currently the only side in England still competing on all four fronts and will be desperate to end their trophy drought this season. We knew they were going to have a lot of the ball and move us about, but I thought on the whole we defended ruggedly as a team.