FA Cup: Everton 1-2 Manchester United - 5 talking points

Martial got the winning goal for United

Manchester United reached the final of the FA Cup in dramatic circumstances as Anthony Martial’s injury-time winner helped them snatch victory against Everton at Wembley.

Marouane Fellaini’s 34th-minute goal gave Louis van Gaal’s side the lead following some wonderful work by Martial, before Chris Smalling’s unfortunate own-goal cancelled out the scoreline.

The match – which blew wide open after the goal – looked to be heading into extra-time following a series of missed Everton chances, but Anthony Martial picked up an Ander Herrera pass in the 93rd minute to run into space between two defenders and slot the winner past goalkeeper Joel Robles.

Here are the 5 talking points that shaped up an FA Cup classic:

Anthony Martial gives Mo Besic a nightmare

Martial was in sublime form against a hapless Mo Besic

With Seamus Coleman out of contention due to an injury, Martinez had no option but to deploy defensive midfielder Mo Besic at right-back. The Bosnian was, as expected, left clueless against the pacey runs of Anthony Martial down the wing and towards the byline.

Besic was left nonplussed on a number of instances by the 20-year old, including the run with which he assisted Fellaini’s opener. The energy shown by Martial was all too much for Besic to handle and he succumbed to the sheer quality of the Frenchman throughout the game.

One does feel some extent of pity for Besic, who would rather shield his defence than be part of the defence himself. Maybe Tony Hibbert was a better option since he’s a natural full-back.