With the excitement to Paul Scholes coming out of retirement and also talk of United getting revenge over their noisy neighbours, I was expecting a really feisty and hotly contested 3rd round FA Cup at the Etihad Stadium. Well I surely got what I bargained for and I think more.
United eventually won 3-2 but only after holding off a second half comeback from City. United lead at half time with goals from Rooney (with badge kissing celebration), Welbeck and a Rooney penalty. City then came back after the interval through a Kolorov freekick and an opportunist goal by Aguerro.
Paul Scholes made his second debut on the 60th minute and I thought his introduction adversely affected United. It was not the game that he should be introduced but that was my thought only. I also think that Rio and Jones kinda are carrying injuries or something because they were really bad.
End of the day, job done eventhough I would've like to see payback. Let's just see who awaits us in the 4th round.
P/s: Did anyone see how Beckham was jealous to see Scholes get the chance to play again?
