Manchester united beat chelsea, enter fa cup quarter-finals
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A change of manager has had the desired effect for United, which appointed Solskjaer after firing Jose Mourinho on December 18. Sarri selected a predictable lineup and Chelsea began well,
but United grew into the game and always looked dangerous. Chris Smalling might have put United in front after nine minutes, but Kepa Arrizabalaga saved the weak header before Chelsea's
best stretch of the game. United's Sergio Romero then made two saves in quick succession, punching David Luiz's free kick to Pedro, whose volley was gathered by the goalkeeper.
Eden Hazard later curled wide before Gonzalo Higuain headed narrowly off target from a cross by Cesar Azpilicueta. Pogba, deployed on the left of United's midfield, set up the opening
goal when he crossed from the left to Herrera, who headed in unnoticed at the back post.