Old Trafford blank check

Published date17 March 2024
Publication titleDaily Star (England)
Unlikely results have been happening in front of the ITV cameras all week

Sir Alex Ferguson "waited 20 years" for a Cheltenham Festival winner as a racehorse owner - then two came at once with a 246/1 double.

It's nearly seven years since Jose Mourinho became the last boss to get a double up for Manchester United, who have hardly been having a bumper run since Fergie's retirement.

But without the handicap of European commitments, a home FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool (3.30pm, ITV) might not be quite as big a hurdle as the markets seem to be suggesting.

Erik ten Hag (above)

and Co are 15/8 to qualify - eye-catching for a host side that drew at Anfield when in far worse shape.

Yes, Liverpool are...

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