Juan Mata and Romelu Lukaku combine as Manchester United cruise past Reading
Relive all the action from Old Trafford and the rest of the FA Cup third round
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Your support makes all the difference.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's winning start to life at the Manchester United helm continued but the FA Cup third-round triumph against embattled Reading was the caretaker manager's most unconvincing performance to date.
United racked up their fifth straight victory since the Norwegian replaced Jose Mourinho, although the Royals provided a test that belied their place five points adrift of safety in the Championship.
Reading arrived at Old Trafford without a win in their previous 10 matches but proved a handful on an afternoon that saw United emerge 2-0 victors thanks to Juan Mata's penalty - after a lengthy video assistant referee delay - and a cool Romelu Lukaku strike.
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25 minutes: Manchester United 1-0 Reading
A penalty shout for United as Sanchez's cross is blocked from close range by Yiadom.
It does hit his arm, but he's outside the box, so no VAR involved this time round.
At Turf Moor, Burnley are awarded a penalty against Barnsley as Matej Vydra is brought down but VAR overturns the decision!
29 minutes: Manchester United 1-0 Reading
End to end stuff at Old Trafford!
First, Lukaku is through on goal and forces a great save down to his right by Jakkola, and then Reading's Danny Loader has a chance before being led wide by Romero who blocks his shot.
GOAL! Bournemouth 0-2 Brighton (Bissouma 34')
Quick-fire double by the visitors on the south-coast!
37 minutes: Manchester United 1-0 Reading
Great improvisation by Jaakkola!
The Reading keeper receives a short back-pass whilst on his knees, and somehow 'knees' the ball away with Sanchez bearing down on him.
40 minutes: Manchester United 1-0 Reading
Both teams have had their chances in this first-half. Reading can't quite find the killer ball in the final third, but their approach play is excellent. United always look dangerous on the break though.
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