STYLISH MAN UTD DEFEATS READING

CASEMIRO scored twice as Manchester United turned on the style to beat 10-man Reading 3-1 and reach the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday as Tottenham forward Son Heungmin ended his recent goal drought.

On a day lacking major shocks, there were wins for Premier League strugglers Leeds, Leicester and Southampton but Fulham were held by Championship side Sunderland.

The home side took the lead at Old Trafford in the 54th minute when Anthony produced a defence-splitting pass to find Brazil teammate Casemiro, who lifted the ball over goalkeeper Joe Lumley.

Four minutes later United were two up, when Casemiro let fly with a stunning strike from outside the box to find the bottom corner.

Substitute Fred produced a flick from Bruno Fernandes’ low cross to the near post to make the game safe.

By then Reading were down to 10 men after Andy Carroll was sent off but Paul Ince’s side still managed to score a consolation goal. Son stepped up with two fine finishes for a much-needed confidence boost. Arnaut Danjuma marked his debut for Tottenham with a goal as his scuffed finish from Dejan Kulusevski’s cross found the bottom corner to make it 3-0.

United captain Harry Maguire described former Real Madrid star Casemiro as a “phenomenal player”.

“You don’t win what he’s won without being a top player,” he said. “He’s improved the team, the morale and the performance.”

Leeds booked their place in the fifth round for the first time since 2016 by beating Accrington Stanley 3-1.

Fulham were the only Premier League side who failed to win on Saturday after they were held 1-1 by Sunderland.