Man United burst West Ham’s bubble

West Ham 1 Manchester United 2: Manchester United kept their underwhelming season alive by ensuring this most excellent final campaign at Upton Park would contain at least one bitter memory for West Ham.

The curtain will fall and the developers will move in on this century-old stadium at the end of the term while some expect the same to happen to Louis van Gaal’s tenure at Manchester United.

But a place in the semi-final for the 11-time FA Cup winners, who have not won the trophy for 12 years, will certainly strengthen the chances of him keeping his job.