Once again a disappointing weekend for the senior team was followed by a triumph for the Under 21s, who strolled to victory against Oldham Athletic.
United fielded a strong side including Januzaj, Pereira and McNair and there was little to stop them cruising to a 3-0 lead by half-time. Pereira seized on Oldham keeper Cornell's attempted clearance to give the Reds an early lead.
Januzaj doubled that only four minutes later, hammering a shot past the busy keeper, who did well to keep down the United tally until he was beaten just before half-time. Again it was Januzaj who scored, latching on to a pass from Donald Love, who was playing in the unfamiliar position of central midfield.
Oldham offered more in the second half but it was United who added to their tally. A corner from Januzaj eventually found Poole in the area and, although his shot initially seemed to have been kept out, the referee ruled it had crossed the line.
United now face Bury in the semi-finals.
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