An error from Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea looked to have gifted Sunderland victory in their English League Cup semifinal when the Spaniard let Phil Bardsley's shot into the net.
De Gea blunder —
An error from Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea looked to have gifted Sunderland victory in their English League Cup semifinal when the Spaniard let Phil Bardsley's shot into the net.
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But just 60 seconds later Javier Hernandez's goal with almost the last kick of the match rescued Manchester United and sent the tie to penalties.
Hernandez joy —
But just 60 seconds later Javier Hernandez's goal with almost the last kick of the match rescued Manchester United and sent the tie to penalties.
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But four United players missed during the shootout meaning Sunderland were on their way to Wembley to try and win their first silverware since 1973.
Wembley fever —
But four United players missed during the shootout meaning Sunderland were on their way to Wembley to try and win their first silverware since 1973.
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Sunderland's hero was goalkeeper Vito Mannone as the Italian saved two penalties to ensure his side won 2-1 from the spot.
Don Vito —
Sunderland's hero was goalkeeper Vito Mannone as the Italian saved two penalties to ensure his side won 2-1 from the spot.
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Hernandez sums up the mood around Old Trafford as Manchester United slumped to yet another defeat in what is fast becoming a miserable season.
Dis-United —
Hernandez sums up the mood around Old Trafford as Manchester United slumped to yet another defeat in what is fast becoming a miserable season.
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The man taking the flak is United manager David Moyes, who has endured a torrid time since taking over from Alex Ferguson at the start of the season. After their League Cup exit the only competition they can realistically win is the European Champions League, a trophy Ferguson won only twice in his 27 year reign.
Moyes malaise —
The man taking the flak is United manager David Moyes, who has endured a torrid time since taking over from Alex Ferguson at the start of the season. After their League Cup exit the only competition they can realistically win is the European Champions League, a trophy Ferguson won only twice in his 27 year reign.
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