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FA Cup | Third Round
Jan 4, 2014 at 3pm UK
 
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Helenius (75')
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Murphy (20'), Flynn (81')

Nigel Clough heaps praise on Sheffield United players

Sheffield United manager Nigel Clough heaps praise on his players following their 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in the FA Cup.

Nigel Clough has heaped praise on his players as Sheffield United knocked Premier League side Aston Villa out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 victory at Villa Park this afternoon.

The League One strugglers took the lead through Jamie Murphy in the first half, before Nicklas Helenius equalised for hosts in the 75th minute.

Thankfully for the visitors, Ryan Flynn netted in the final 10 minutes to secure United a surprise away win.

"The players were incredible today. You can fluke a result in a cup but I thought we deserved that win," said Clough, according to BBC Sport.

"We played some magnificent stuff at the start of the second half. We like to be positive and the lads like to enjoy it, as they did, while working incredibly hard.

"We have had a rough six months. This puts a smile on people's faces."

Clough's men currently sit in 18th position in the League One table, only three places off the relegation zone.

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