Tranmere vs Manchester United LIVE: Result and reaction from FA Cup fixture today
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Manchester United thrashed third-tier Tranmere Rovers 6-0 on Sunday to join Manchester City in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
A muddy and bobbly Prenton Park pitch looked the perfect stage for a shock but Tranmere were blown away as Harry Maguire's early thunderbolt settled any United jitters.
Tranmere had knocked out Premier League Watford in a replay on Thursday but apart from an early flurry of pressure they were never in Sunday's tie as United scored five times before the break.
Diogo Dalot, who like Maguire had not scored all season, made it 2-0 after weaving into the penalty area and delivering a fierce finish before Jesse Lingard curled a right-footed shot inside the post for only his second goal of the season.
Phil Jones got in on the act with a looping header from a corner, ending his own near six-year goal drought, before Anthony Martial added a fifth goal just before the break.
It was the first time since 2001 that United had scored five before halftime and they continued the onslaught after the break when Mason Greenwood converted a 56th-minute penalty.
Earlier, holders Manchester City beat Championship side Fulham 4-0 -- a task made easier as Fulham played virtually the whole game with 10 men after Tim Ream was red-carded for conceding a penalty converted by Ilkay Gundogan.
Bernardo Silva made it 2-0 and Gabriel Jesus scored twice after the break as City reached 100 goals for the season in all competitions, the first club to do so in Europe's top leagues.
Match preview
When is it?
The match will kick-off at 3pm on Sunday 26 January.
How can I watch it?
The game will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1, with coverage beginning at 2.30pm.
Kick-off!
We're underway at New Meadow. Last time out it was 18-year-old Jones who scored a spectacular winner against Everton. Which of Klopp's youngsters will steal the spotlight tonight?
Shrewsbury 0-0 Liverpool
3 mins: It's an energetic start from Shrewsbury, who already look as though they will offer more resistance than Fulham and Tranmere earlier today.
Whalley is set free courtesy of a fine pass by Golbourne, however, the linesman's flag is raised. Liverpool then get the ball under control and look to launch their first shot on goal, but Minamino is dispossessed in the box.
Shrewsbury 0-0 Liverpool
7 mins: Minamino has been the focal point of Liverpool's attacks thus far, playing in Firmino's false-nine role, constantly dropping deep to link up Liverpool's attack. This time they counter and Origi's shot fizzes narrowly wide of the far post.
Shrewsbury 0-0 Liverpool
13 mins: Norburn is down and requires treatment but will be fine to carry on. Liverpool have started to assert their dominance now, picking Shrewsbury apart with ease. Williams finds space on the edge of the box and whips in a fantastic ball, but Minamino is just too far away to divert it goalwards.
GOAL! Shrewsbury 0-1 Liverpool (Jones,15)
15 mins: And there it is! Shrewsbury's resistance is broken and it's the previous round's hero, Jones, who tucks away a deceivingly tricky finish with ease. Chirivella picked the teenager out with a first-time through ball, and Jones cut inside off the last defender, slotting it calmly into the far corner.
Shrewsbury 0-1 Liverpool
20 mins: Liverpool have barely kicked into rhythm but they've already found it so simple to cut through Shrewsbury's defence. A misplaced pass falls to Chirivella, who's impressing again in the centre of midfield, and he cuts it back to Jones on the edge of the box. The 18-year-old attempts to slash across it first time, but this time the shot is miscued and soars well wide of the top corner.
Shrewsbury 0-1 Liverpool
24 mins: What a chance! Whalley will go to sleep tonight ruing that miss. Lang collects the loose ball in midfield after a slight lapse in Liverpool's concentration and plays Whalley clean through. He seems offside but the linesman's flag stays down and is one-on-one with Adrian, but only manages to fire his shot straight into the keeper's outstretched leg.
Shrewsbury 0-1 Liverpool
28 mins: Shrews captain Norburn can't shake off that earlier injury and is replaced by Edwards. Moments later, Williams again finds space down the right-flank and wins a corner. However, it comes to nothing.
Shrewsbury 0-1 Liverpool
31mins: Shrewsbury have suddenly kicked into life, that Jones goal forcing them to attack and chase the game. Laurent conducts some nice interplay in the centre of the pitch before attempting to set Golbourne free, however, the pass is slightly overhit.
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