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MANCHESTER UNITED will be subject to an FA investigation after homophobic chanting in their win over Everton.A minority of fans aimed a homophobic chant at Toffees manager Frank Lampard during Friday’s FA Cup third-round clash at Old Trafford.
Frank Lampard was the subject of a homophobic chant in Everton’s loss at Manchester United on FridayCredit: GETTY
The FA are set to investigate the chant from a minority of Red Devils fansCredit: GETTY
In the second half, some Red Devils supporters chanted “Chelsea r**t **y” at the former Blues midfielder.
And the FA will launch an investigation into the incident – which could potentially lead to a sanction.
In a statement to The Athletic, they said: “We continue to work closely with the Crown Prosecution Service, as well as the UK Football Policing Unit, in relation to the use of this term.
“Part of our work in this area has been to provide the relevant authorities with impact statements from LGBTQ+ supporters, detailing how chants of this nature affects their experience and feeling of inclusion at football matches, so that a clearer stance and understanding on the chant can be established.
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“We stand firmly against all forms of discrimination and we are striving to ensure our game is a safe environment for all, which truly embraces diversity and challenges hateful conduct both on and off the pitch.”
United were quick to condemn the chant, which was also sung by a minority of Nottingham Forest supporters last week
A club statement read: “Homophobia, like all forms of discrimination, has no place in football.
“Manchester United is proud of our diverse fan base and the work we have done to reduce instances like we sadly heard today.
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“We will continue to campaign for inclusivity and to tackle discriminatory abuse whether inside stadiums or online.
“This includes working with fan groups to educate fans on the offence which discriminatory language causes.”
United booked passage to the fourth round of the FA Cup thanks to a 3-1 win over the Merseysiders.
Strikes from Antony and Marcus Rashford either side of an own goal from Conor Coady sealed victory for Erik ten Hag’s troops.
United will be back in action on Tuesday night, welcoming Charlton Athletic to Old Trafford for their Carabao Cup fourth-round tie.
Ten Hag said: “We don’t have time in this moment to train, we do this weekend.
“But it’s all about freshness, we take care for that. Many games are following up and they (our international players) had a heavy programme with many in the World Cup.
“So it’s about freshness.
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“Also we have to give players time to relax, to recover, so that they can go again and that is also for Tuesday.
“Recover, and go again.”
Manchester United ran out 3-1 winners over EvertonCredit: GETTY More

IT was the stop-start cameo which in many ways perfectly summed up Antony’s first four months at Manchester United.Ten minutes into the second half he slipped a bog standard pass to Diogo Dalot, on United’s right flank, 25 yards from the opposition goal.
Antony poked home Manchester United’s openerCredit: Getty
But the rest of his performance yielded a frustrating gameCredit: Getty
Dalot rolled the perfect ball back beyond the Everton defence, where he thought Antony was running…only to see it drift harmlessly out for a goal kick.
Instead of going for the return, Antony was rooted to the spot. Not so much stop-start, as start then stop.
Which is how life at Old Trafford has been for the Brazilian since his £82 million arrival from Ajax last summer.
An eye-watering fee, but one Erik ten Hag felt worth paying for a young man with a reputation as one of Europe’s best wingers.
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And when Antony marked his debut against Arsenal with the opener in a 3-1 win, the Stretford End did indeed appear to have a new hero.
Yet in reality that was probably as good as it got for the South American before he headed off to the World Cup.
Yes, there were another couple of goals – one of the compensation strikes in an Etihad derby hiding – and the first in the league win at Everton.
But there were also horrible moments. Embarrassing moments. Frustrating, frayed-temper moments.
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None worse than the showboating spin against FC Sheriff in the Europa League, followed by a pass straight into touch.
That was the last we saw of Antony until domestic action resumed after Qatar, although Ten Hag insisted he hadn’t featured because of injury.
Whether it had been enough to keep him out for the five games it did is questionable, and the manager was fuming enough to say he “would correct him” after that spin.
Ironically it was one of the things which had the Old Trafford crowd on its feet…and he’d done precious little for too long before that. It was the same again here against Everton.
Three minutes on the clock he was sliding United’s opener into an empty net with a superbly timed far post arrival to meet Marcus Rashford’s cross.
But if the fans thought that would be the injection of confidence he needed, how wrong they were.
Instead it was a cut inside or, worse still, a cut back. Rarely even an attempt to take on his full back, aside of one flash of magic near the end, before he was eventually hooked.
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DAVID DE GEA has Marcus Rashford to thank after he inspired Manchester United past Everton in the FA Cup. The Spaniard produced a massive error in the first half which allowed a low-on confidence Everton side to net an equaliser and cause United a big FA Cup headache.
Man Utd progressed past Everton in the FA CupCredit: Getty
Marcus Rashford inspired the team into the next roundCredit: EPA
David De Gea has Rashford to thank after his huge blunderCredit: ITV
However, two dangerous Rashford runs from the left flank which saw low crosses zipped across the area resulted in two goals which gave the Red Devils enough to go progress.
The first saw Rashford skip past Ben Godfrey to fire a ball to the far post for Antony to poke in the opener after four minutes.
The second saw Christian Eriksen ping the ball cross field before Rashford take on and beat Seamus Coleman before whipping a cross into the six-yard area where Conor Coady turned the ball into his own net.
Regardless, Erik ten Hag’s side are through, and in the cup that is all that matters.
Here’s how SunSport’s Tony Robertson rated the Red Devils.
David De Gea – 4
Just what was he doing? A grievous error in the first half gave United all sorts of problems against a previously low-on confidence Everton side.
He will have done himself no favours on his side in terms of sealing a new contract at Old Trafford, on the day Jack Butland has just arrived too.
Diogo Dalot – 6
Returned to the team for the first time since the International break and looked like he lacked some match sharpness.
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Not his usual best but gave United security on the ball down the right flank.
Raphael Varane – 7
Did all he could in intercepting a pass right before De Gea’s gaffe made all his work mean nought.
Good on the ball and assured in possession throughout.
Luke Shaw – 6
Returned to left centre back and while he once again proved solid there, a game on the knife edge needs Shaw’s ability on at left wing-back.
Too slow to get back in and mark Dominic Calvert-Lewin when he netted a second Toffee’s equaliser – though it was ruled offside.
Tyrell Malacia – 6
Clear to see why he is such a reliable star for Ten Hag, but also why when is whole team is fit he is second choice to Luke Shaw at left-back.
Produced a crunching tackle on Alex Iwobi on the second half, and flew into a number of other challenges throughout, which saw the Everton man to be forced off through injury.
Tyrell Malacia flew into tackles throughout the clashCredit: Getty
Casemiro – 6
A below par game for the Brazilian, particularly poor on the ball a number of times but still broke up attacks generally well.
Too easily shoved aside by Amadou Onana prior to Conor Coady’s equaliser in the first half.
Christian Eriksen – 7
Another quiet game for the Dane but distributed the ball well from his deeper playmaking role throughout.
Pinged a beautiful pass to Rashford before he zipped in a low cross which caused Coady’s own goal.
Bruno Fernandes – 6
A similarly quiet game from him but in this new system he is no longer the only player relied upon to spark a United goal.
Harried and harassed the Everton backline and midfield well.
Antony – 5
Poked home the opener inside four minutes but his game quickly unravelled with the exception of a few bright spots.
His seeming complete unwillingness to use his right foot greatly hinders what he can offer this United side and often makes him more of a liability than a threat.
Marcus Rashford – 9
The best player on the pitch by far. Excellent burst of pace to set up to set up Antony’s opener.
Remained bright throughout the first half and created United’s second goal with a dangerous run and zipped ball into the danger area to be turned into his own net by Coady.
Well-deserved goal from the penalty spot at the end.
Marcus Rashford created two goals and added one himselfCredit: Getty
Anthony Martial – 6
Linked play with team-mates well and showed why he is a good fit for the United system with some decent hold up play.
However, squandered a one-on-one he should have scored vs Jordan Pickford which proves why Ten Hag is desperate for another striker.
Subs
Fred (on for Casemiro, 71 mins) 6
Broke up play and launched counter-attacks much like his compatriot Casemiro, but added energy came at cost of midfield control.
Alejandro Garnacho (on for Martial, 71 mins) 6
Another bright cameo off the bench for him. Lacked real impetus but did won a penalty at the end.
Must be wondering what more he can do to earn a start over Antony.
Lisandro Martinez (on for Shaw, 77 mins) 6
Dealt with the physical battle from Everton’s forward’s well. Welcome minutes in the tank while getting clattered by Onana late on.
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Harry Maguire (on for Eriksen, 83 mins) 6
Came on to help United deal with an aerial bombardment led by Calvert-Lewin.
Scott McTominay (on for Antony, 83 mins) 6
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