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Middlesbrough stun Man Utd on penalties in FA Cup fourth-round shock

February 4, 2022 Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo, Juan Mata and Anthony Elanga look dejected after losing the penalty shoot-out REUTERS

Manchester United were dumped out of the FA Cup fourth round by Championship side Middlesbrough 8-7 on penalties after wasting a sackful of chances in a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Friday.

Ralf Rangnick's side dominated throughout but ultimately paid for their profligacy in a tense shoot-out when, after the first 15 penalties had all been converted, United youngster Anthony Elanga blazed over to send 9,000 Boro fans wild.

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