I wouldn't be surprised if Sunderland went through to the final, Man U will be fielding a weakened team and for all his faults Gus Poyet knows how to set out a team to defend and hold onto a lead
Leeds still have a hardcore of support from all over the country thanks to their exploits in the 70's which is why they are still a ratings boost and shown a lot on SKY, same with Liverpool. Man U would still have a massive fan base even if they were in the Championship but I doubt very much...
All teams have cycles and can go from unbeatable to also rans nearly over night like Liverpool in the early 90's and then Arsenal in 2004, the trouble with Man U is how they will service their debts in mid table obscurity even the loss today will have hit them financially.
You're right, when you saw the Man United team today you would fancy us to beat them let alone Swansea. Without Rooney and RVP they are relegation material
Gets WORSE for Moyes, out of the FA Cup at the first hurdle and boos ring out round Old Trafford from the 10k left in the ground at the end. Shows the lack of faith when the ground emptied even though it was only 1-2.
Fergie sat there looking like thunder or maybe awaiting the call to come back ?
I can see United at this rate struggling to finish in the top 6 at this rate, an aging defence, lack of creativity in midfield and their 2 world class players struggling with injuries. I don't think even if Fergie had been manager they would have got in the top 4 as teams like Arsenal, Man City...