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.
Shrewsbury 0-2 Liverpool
55 mins: Laurent has pushed forwards in this half and is picked out by Goss on the edge of the box. His shot fizzes wide of the far post, though. Moments later Liverpool break. First it's Origi who attempts to find Jones with a speculative ball over the top, before the teenager attempts a dummy to return the favour that's well cut-out by the Shrewsbury defence.
Shrewsbury 0-2 Liverpool
57 mins: Another opportunity goes begging! Shrewsbury really only have themselves to blame. Lang races through another mediocre offside trap, he's all alone in acres of space, but with Adrian closing down the angle he can't get enough power on his shot and it's tipped wide by the goalkeeper.
Shrewsbury 0-2 Liverpool
60 mins: Lang is brought off almost immediately after missing that chance and there are a few boos from fans who disagree with the manager's decision. He's certainly been one of the biggest threats for the Shrews.
Shrewsbury 0-2 Liverpool
62 mins: Another sloppy piece of play by Liverpool goes unpunished. Now it's the normally unflappable Matip who inexplicably gives the ball away with a terrible pass. Josh Laurent has space and time to shoot but he snatches at it and can only watch from the edge of the box as it drifts wide.
Penalty! Shrewsbury 0-2 Liverpool
Moments later Laurent is brought down by a rash tackle from Larouci and after a lengthy delay the referee points to the spot. It looked as though first contact may have been made just outside the area, however, there is no VAR and it's a golden chance for Shrewsbury to get back in it.
GOAL! Shrewsbury 1-2 Liverpool (Cummings, 65)
Cummings sends Adrian the wrong way and Shrewsbury finally have their goal!
Shrewsbury 1-2 Liverpool
68 mins: Laurent has been so impressive this half for Shrewsbury and the focal point of almost every attack. He drives forward from the halfway line, breezing past Liverpool's sluggish midfield, and plays a tantalising ball through. However, it's just a fraction overhit and Adrian collects. Then it's Love who charges forwards, but his cross from the right-wing is cleared by a sliding Matip.
Shrewsbury 1-2 Liverpool
71 mins: The 16-year-old Elliott is replaced by Oxlade-Chamberlain as Klopp looks to sure up his side.
GOAL! Shrewsbury 2-2 Liverpool (Cummings, 75)
It's Cummings again! It's an unglamorous hoof up the pitch towards the striker from the goalkeeper. Lovren and Matip make an absolute hash of the loose ball, Cummings collects, spins away and then clinically slides the ball past Adrian into the bottom corner. Liverpool have been complacent throughout this game, and now they've been punished.
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