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FA Cup | Fifth Round
Feb 18, 2013 at 8pm UK
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2-1
Reaction
![Luis Nani celebrates scoring United's third Luis Nani celebrates scoring United's third](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Anderson: 'Nani won us the match against Reading'
Anderson hails the impact that Nani had on the Manchester United team against Reading last night.
Feb 19, 13:26
![Opposing bosses Sir Alex Ferguson and Brian McDermott on the touchline on February 18, 2013 Opposing bosses Sir Alex Ferguson and Brian McDermott on the touchline on February 18, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sir Alex Ferguson praises Manchester United quality
Sir Alex Ferguson hails the quality of the FA Cup fifth-round tie between Manchester United and Reading, which the Red Devils won 2-1.
Feb 19, 00:51
![Man Utd defender Phil Jones leaves the field injured against Reading on February 18, 2013 Man Utd defender Phil Jones leaves the field injured against Reading on February 18, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Phil Jones leaves Old Trafford on crutches
Phil Jones leaves Old Trafford on crutches following Manchester United's FA Cup win over Reading.
Feb 18, 23:59
![United winger Nani celebrates opening the scoring against Reading on February 18, 2013 United winger Nani celebrates opening the scoring against Reading on February 18, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Javier Hernandez impressed by Nani display
Javier Hernandez believes that Nani was "brilliant" in Manchester United's 2-1 victory over Reading in the FA Cup fifth round.
Feb 18, 22:56
![Opposing bosses Sir Alex Ferguson and Brian McDermott on the touchline on February 18, 2013 Opposing bosses Sir Alex Ferguson and Brian McDermott on the touchline on February 18, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brian McDermott proud of character shown by Reading
Reading manager Brian McDermott praises his side's character despite their FA Cup exit at the hands of Manchester United.
Feb 18, 22:28
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole dissects Manchester United's 2-1 FA Cup victory over fellow Premier League side Reading.
Match Report
Goals from Nani and Javier Hernandez against Reading in the FA Cup ensure that Manchester United keep alive their hopes of winning the treble.
Live Commentary
Read how Manchester United managed to book their place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup at the expense of Reading.
HT Report
Despite having the best chances in the first half, Manchester United fail to make the breakthrough against Reading in the FA Cup fifth round.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to Monday evening's FA Cup fifth-round tie between Manchester United and Reading at Old Trafford.
Head to Head
Dec 1, 2012 5.30pm
Jan 19, 2008 3pm
Aug 12, 2007 3pm
Man Utd
0-0
Reading
Ki-Hyeon (22')
Dec 30, 2006 3pm
Sep 23, 2006 3pm
Form Guide
Build-up
![Oliveira Anderson scores his team's first goal on December 1, 2012 Oliveira Anderson scores his team's first goal on December 1, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Anderson: 'Reading match is not easy'
Brazilian midfielder Anderson believes that every team raises their performances when they visit Manchester United.
Feb 18, 14:08
![Reading forward Adam Le Fondre pulls one back against Arsenal on December 17, 2012 Reading forward Adam Le Fondre pulls one back against Arsenal on December 17, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sir Alex Ferguson wary of Adam Le Fondre
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson picks out Adam Le Fondre as Reading's main threat ahead of tonight's FA Cup fifth-round tie at Old Trafford.
Feb 18, 03:15
![Reading manager Brian McDermott before kickoff against West Brom on on January 12, 2013 Reading manager Brian McDermott before kickoff against West Brom on on January 12, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brian McDermott backs Ryan Giggs as future manager
Reading manager Brian McDermott thinks that Ryan Giggs possesses the attitude of a top manager after meeting the Manchester United midfielder on a coaching course.
Feb 18, 00:12
![Shane Long and Chris Smalling battle for the ball on December 29, 2012 Shane Long and Chris Smalling battle for the ball on December 29, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United's FA Cup drought shocks Chris Smalling
Chris Smalling admits that he is "shocked" by Manchester United's recent failings in the FA Cup.
Feb 17, 14:25
![Man Utd striker Robin Van Persie celebrates his goal against Wigan on January 1, 2013 Man Utd striker Robin Van Persie celebrates his goal against Wigan on January 1, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Robin van Persie wants to play against Reading
Robin van Persie says that he wants to play against Reading as sitting on the bench affects his "rhythm".
Feb 17, 04:05
![Reading boss Brian McDermott congratulates two goal striker Adam Le Fondre after the win over Newcastle on January 19, 2013 Reading boss Brian McDermott congratulates two goal striker Adam Le Fondre after the win over Newcastle on January 19, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brian McDermott eyes Manchester United upset
Reading manager Brian McDermott is confident that his side can beat Manchester United at Old Trafford in the FA Cup fifth round on Monday.
Feb 16, 13:54
![United boss Sir Alex Ferguson at the Liberty Stadium on December 23, 2012 United boss Sir Alex Ferguson at the Liberty Stadium on December 23, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sir Alex Ferguson wary of FA Cup shock
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists that his side will have to play well to defeat Reading in the FA Cup fifth round on Monday night.
Feb 16, 07:44
![Reading boss Brian McDermott looking glum during a 5-2 loss to Arsenal on December 17, 2012 Reading boss Brian McDermott looking glum during a 5-2 loss to Arsenal on December 17, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brian McDermott: 'Manchester United is toughest draw'
Reading manager Brian McDermott admits that his side were given the worst possible draw when they were handed an away tie with Manchester United in the FA Cup.
Feb 15, 14:57
![United manager Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates Van Persie's late equaliser at West Ham on January 5, 2013 United manager Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates Van Persie's late equaliser at West Ham on January 5, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sir Alex Ferguson to "make some changes" for Reading clash
Alex Ferguson is expected to name a changed side for the FA Cup clash with Reading on Monday evening.
Feb 15, 12:48