DERBY, England -- Three points from Pride Park as Man United beat Derby 3-1 to book a spot in the FA Cup fifth round.
1. Blind, Mata fire Man United through
A glint of silverware in still in Manchester United's sights. Wembley and an FA Cup final remain possible, albeit a distant prospect. Manager Louis Van Gaal has ridden out the latest crisis with Friday's 3-1 win at Derby even if it jangled the Dutchman's nerves along the way.
He could thank compatriot Daley Blind for United being first in the hat for Monday's fifth-round draw when the centre-back showed off his "Total Football" credentials.