Cambridge's FA Cup run came to an end asManchester United claimed a 3-0 win in Tuesday night’s FA Cup replay at Old Trafford.
Juan Mata, Marcos Rojo and second-half substitute James Wilson scored in the victory which sent United through to a fifth-round tie atSky Bet League 1 Preston.
Cambridge failed to match the heroics of Bradford and Middlesbrough - who knocked out Chelsea and Manchester City respectively - but it could have been a much different story had Tom Elliott converted a great opportunity after just 50 seconds.
Preston hit three goals in 10 second-half minutes to dispose of cup kingsSheffield United 3-1 and set up a mouth-watering home clash with Manchester United.
It looked as if the Blades, who were beaten in their Capital One Cup semi-final by Tottenham last week, would continue their love affair with the cup competitions as they led through Jamie Murphy's first-half opener.
But they were second best throughout and Preston responded in style after the break as Paul Gallagher netted either side of Paul Huntington's header toarrange the meeting with Louis van Gaal's side.
In the night's other match, Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli's embarrassing fumble helped Sunderland on the way to a 3-1 victory.
Hugo Rodallega had given the Sky Bet Championship side a first-half lead.
However, an unfortunate own goal from the otherwise impressive Bettinelli was followed up by a fine strike from Ricardo Alvarez and Jordi Gomez's penalty as Sunderland secured victory at Craven Cottage.
A trip to giant-killing Bradford now awaits in the fifth round for Sunderland, who dominated proceedings for the most part.
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