Moyes vows to end United’s barren FA Cup run

Reds to face Swansea in third-round clash at Old Trafford today.

MANCHESTER:

David Moyes heads into Sunday’s Football Association (FA) Cup third-round clash against Swansea desperate to end Manchester United’s 10-year wait for FA Cup glory.

United have been struggling in the Premier League and Wednesday’s defeat against Tottenham left them 11 points behind leaders Arsenal.

With their hopes of defending the title looking all but over, the FA Cup is a potential opportunity for Moyes to win his first major silverware as a manager and also ensure he does not end his first season at United without a trophy.

But after a heavy fixture schedule over Christmas left United with a mounting injury list, boss Moyes admits it is a difficult time for his side to be facing another Premier League club in the third round at Old Traffford this weekend.

“I’m sure there is frustration among the players because if you’re at a club like Manchester United you want to be involved in trophy winning opportunities,” said Moyes.

“To not win an FA Cup for 10 years is something which is a bit of a surprise, but it is something we will try and do. As far as I’m concerned, we will do everything we possibly can to get through.”

I will not go easy on my son: Rodgers

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers will come up against his own son, Anton, on Sunday when his side host third-tier Oldham Athletic in the FA Cup third round.

However, with Oldham having stunned Liverpool 3-2 in the fourth round last season, Brendan Rodgers says he will not allow his players to go easy on his son.

“I have to get the team to keep an eye on him because he’s a good player,” said Rogers.

“He’s got quality, he has a great view of the game. So I can’t skip over it because it’s Anton. This is business.”

Published in The Express Tribune, January 5^th, 2014.

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