The 4th round FA Cup tie vs Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday promises to be another classic to add to the list of FA Cup classics previously played out down the years between the two most successful clubs in English football.

In thirteen previous ties, Manchester United have lost just three times to Liverpool. Two of those defeats came before the Second World War, one was even two centuries ago!

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Bryan Robson recalls the day United overcame a title winning Liverpool side at Maine Road in the 1985 FA Cup semi-final replay despite going a goal behind thanks to a Paul McGrath own goal.

Fancy a portion of goosebumps?…..watch this…..

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Going into the game at the Emirates some serious pressure was put on United, with City getting a late 3-2 win over Spurs less than an hour before kick off. 3 points were a necessity. The 8-2 demolition in August was still fresh in the minds for both sets of fans, with Arsenal craving revenge and United hoping to prove that they still are have the upper hand on their North London rivals. The game went by and United collected yet another three points away from home, making it a total of 26 points out of 33 on their travels this season, which is an improvement to the whole of last season’s total. In the first half United totally dominated, and could had more than just their one goal advantage, but a change in tactics by Arsenal put them back in the game and in the end the 2-1 loss felt harsh to them.

United seemed comfortable during the whole game, but yet again they let the oppositions back in it after dominating. What happened to United?

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Danny Welbeck scored ten minutes from time to beat Arsenal and seal an important away win for United.

United looked set for a draw after Robin Van Persie had cancelled out Antonio Valencia’s opener but Welbeck’s finish keeps United within three points of City.

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As memorable as the last meeting was for all of the right reasons for Manchester United, it has to be put at the back of the mind. Or should be, at least.

But one can’t help but think of it ahead of today’s rematch at the Emirates Stadium, because it was such a memorable match and because you now have to be aware, if not wary, of the possibility of a backlash.

No one likes to be humiliated, and no one likes to lose to a rival. When you combine the two, it’s the ultimate stomach churner. United have been on the other end of the spectrum this season as well, and knowing how to respond and having responded to it, they know how to prepare for today. So, they’ll be ready for whatever Arsenal throw at them, aware of the need to put more distance between one rival and close the distance between another.

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Firstly, apologies for the lack of articles posted this week, it appears you boys have found somewhere else to get your fix of talking about United. Hopefully things will return to normal from tomorrow starting with Eddie’s preview as usual, the relocating Daniele returning with his broadband and his report, and ‘AWOL Eddy’ fixing his technical issues to give us the low-down on what worked or what didn’t work at The Emirates.

I’ve also enlisted two new writers who will hopefully begin publishing from Monday. So again, sorry for the lack of content, hopefully we’ll get this place buzzing again real soon.

As for the game today, very little can be said. WBA edged the first half, United Edged the second, but neither could find that extra touch of quality to take the points.

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After Wednesday night’s magnificent win and performance it’s back to the bread & butter of the Academy League as United make the trip to West Bromich Albion to face a team they beat 2-1 back in November at Carrington.

West Brom also come into this game off the back of a win in the 4th round of the FA Youth Cup, they travelled to The Madjeski Stadium and beat Reading 2-1 with two goals from Alex Jones securing the victory.

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Renowned for never doing things the easy way, Manchester United’s U18′s had to produce a performance of quality and strength to overcome a Derby County side boasting England U17 internationals, in-form strikers and a notable physical advantage not to mention the early initiative with an opening goal on 20 minutes.

A Jack Barby double of Phil Taylor-esque precision saw United overcome the deficit and advance to the next round where they now face Swansea City at The Liberty Stadium.

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I’ll keep this short and sweet. Tomorrow night might see the 4th round tie of the FA Youth Cup take place between Manchester United and Derby County…..then again…..if it doesn’t warm up considerably during the day tomorrow, the pitch at Moss Lane (that’s no doubt been frozen for the best part of 6 days) will have no chance of defrosting….therefore right now I’d give the game a less than 50/50 chance of getting the go-ahead.

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