MANCHESTER UNITED’S formation had fans losing their minds during Sunday’s FA Cup clash with Liverpool.
The Red Devils secured a dramatic extra-time win over their fierce rivals to reach the semi-finals.
After taking an early lead through Scott McTominay, United were soon left stretched as Liverpool chased an equaliser.
The Reds were afforded growing amounts of space in the home side’s half as the game opened up during the first half.
During one attack, the Red Devils appeared to be lined up in a 5-0-5 formation, with a huge gap left between defence and attack.
Fans were quick to take to social media to share their shock at Erik ten Hag’s apparent choice of formation.
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Some even made reference to the Arctic Monkeys song ‘505’.
One supporter wrote on X: “Formation like that Arctic Monkeys song.”
Another joked: “505, snap out of it, do me a favour. Could be on about any of them.”
A third fan defended Ten Hag, though, commenting: “Can’t even blame Ten Hag at this point, it’s the players.”
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Despite United’s stretched shape, it took Liverpool until the final moments of the first half to find the back of the net.
Quickfire goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah completed a turnaround to send Liverpool into the break in front.
Jurgen Klopp’s side appeared to be on course for the last four before substitute Antony equalised in the 87th minute.
Harvey Elliott restored Liverpool’s lead in extra-time, which prompted another United formation change as Ten Hag left just two defenders on the pitch in search of a dramatic leveller.
His gamble paid off as Marcus Rashford equalised before Amad Diallo’s stoppage time winner in front of the Stretford End.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
