Manchester United into fifth round after avoiding further embarrassment

Manchester United's Juan Mata (Right) celebrates with teammate Marouane Fellaini after scoring a goal against Cambridge United during their FA Cup fourth round soccer match at Old Trafford on Tuesday. PHOTO / REUTERS

LONDON: Manchester United reached the FA Cup fifth round and avoided any further embarrassment against stubborn fourth-tier side Cambridge United with a 3-0 replay win at Old Trafford on Tuesday that did little to excite their fans.

After drawing 0-0 at Cambridge, who were promoted from the minor leagues last season, United eventually made their superiority tell with goals from Juan Mata, Marcos Rojo and James Wilson, although it was a largely laboured display.