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FA Cup | Fifth Round
Feb 18, 2013 at 8pm UK
 
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The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole dissects Manchester United's 2-1 FA Cup victory over fellow Premier League side Reading.

Match Report

Goals from Nani and Javier Hernandez against Reading in the FA Cup ensure that Manchester United keep alive their hopes of winning the treble.

Live Commentary

Read how Manchester United managed to book their place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup at the expense of Reading.

HT Report

Despite having the best chances in the first half, Manchester United fail to make the breakthrough against Reading in the FA Cup fifth round.

Preview

Sports Mole looks ahead to Monday evening's FA Cup fifth-round tie between Manchester United and Reading at Old Trafford.

Build-up
Oliveira Anderson scores his team's first goal on December 1, 2012
Anderson: 'Reading match is not easy'
Brazilian midfielder Anderson believes that every team raises their performances when they visit Manchester United.
Feb 18, 14:08
 Reading forward Adam Le Fondre pulls one back against Arsenal on December 17, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson wary of Adam Le Fondre
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson picks out Adam Le Fondre as Reading's main threat ahead of tonight's FA Cup fifth-round tie at Old Trafford.
Feb 18, 03:15
 Reading manager Brian McDermott before kickoff against West Brom on on January 12, 2013
Brian McDermott backs Ryan Giggs as future manager
Reading manager Brian McDermott thinks that Ryan Giggs possesses the attitude of a top manager after meeting the Manchester United midfielder on a coaching course.
Feb 18, 00:12
 Shane Long and Chris Smalling battle for the ball on December 29, 2012
Manchester United's FA Cup drought shocks Chris Smalling
Chris Smalling admits that he is "shocked" by Manchester United's recent failings in the FA Cup.
Feb 17, 14:25
 Man Utd striker Robin Van Persie celebrates his goal against Wigan on January 1, 2013
Robin van Persie wants to play against Reading
Robin van Persie says that he wants to play against Reading as sitting on the bench affects his "rhythm".
Feb 17, 04:05
 Reading boss Brian McDermott congratulates two goal striker Adam Le Fondre after the win over Newcastle on January 19, 2013
Brian McDermott eyes Manchester United upset
Reading manager Brian McDermott is confident that his side can beat Manchester United at Old Trafford in the FA Cup fifth round on Monday.
Feb 16, 13:54
 United boss Sir Alex Ferguson at the Liberty Stadium on December 23, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson wary of FA Cup shock
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists that his side will have to play well to defeat Reading in the FA Cup fifth round on Monday night.
Feb 16, 07:44
 Reading boss Brian McDermott looking glum during a 5-2 loss to Arsenal on December 17, 2012
Brian McDermott: 'Manchester United is toughest draw'
Reading manager Brian McDermott admits that his side were given the worst possible draw when they were handed an away tie with Manchester United in the FA Cup.
Feb 15, 14:57
 United manager Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates Van Persie's late equaliser at West Ham on January 5, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson to "make some changes" for Reading clash
Alex Ferguson is expected to name a changed side for the FA Cup clash with Reading on Monday evening.
Feb 15, 12:48