Bitter end against Manchester United: Jürgen Klopp failed dramatically with Liverpool in the FA Cup

Jürgen Klopp has to give up hope of winning all four possible titles in his farewell season at Liverpool FC after a cup drama. The Reds were eliminated on Sunday in a spectacular quarter-final of the English FA Cup by arch-rivals Manchester United 3:4 (2:2, 2:1) after extra time. United professional Amad Diallo scored the winner in stoppage time.

Scott McTominay pushed the ball over the line for Manchester United after just ten minutes. However, the offensive player missed the second goal after 35 minutes. Then the Klopp team turned up the heat: World champion Alexis Mac Allister scored the 1-1 (44th minute), superstar Mohamed Salah turned the match around (45th + 2nd).

Liverpool missed their third goal after the break and were punished for it shortly before the end: Anthony scored to make it 2-2. In extra time, Man United were closer to the third goal, but Liverpool scored. A deflected shot from Harvey Elliott landed in the goal (105th). A few weeks ago Liverpool won the League Cup, Klopp’s team still has a chance of winning the title in the championship and the Europa League.

But the team of the criticized coach Erik ten Hag struck back again: Marcus Rashford scored 3-3 (112th). Diallo’s shot into the far corner caused a storm of celebration at Old Trafford shortly before the end. After celebrating, the goalscorer had to leave the field with a yellow-red card. However, Liverpool never came back.

With a lot of effort, Chelsea FC also reached the semi-finals with a 4:2 (2:0) win against second division leaders Leicester City. Champions Manchester City had already beaten Newcastle United 2-0 on Saturday. Second division club Coventry City won 3-2 at Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers. The semi-finals will take place at Wembley Stadium in London. (dpa)