Emirates FA Cup: United avoid upset

Manchester United are through to the quarter-finals after a comfortable 3-0 win over third-tier Shrewsbury. Chris Smalling, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard scored the goals for the Premier League side. It sets up a tie with West Ham in the next round, as United seek a record-equalling 12th title. The other last-eight matches sees Everton host Chelsea, Crystal Palace travel to Championship side Reading, and Watford go to the winner of the replay between Hull City and current cup holders, Arsenal.

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