Manchester United Manager Makes Huge Statement After Shock FA Cup Exit to Middlesbrough

• Manchester United crashed out of the FA Cup as Championship side Middlesbrough came from behind at Old Trafford to emerge victorious
• Cristiano Ronaldo missed a spot kick in regular time as United struggled to impose their authority against the Championship side
• Anthony Elanga ballooned his penalty over the bar to give Middlesbrough a memorable win against Manchester United

Ralf Ragnick says Manchester United only have themselves to blame after the Old Trafford were dumped out of the FA Cup by Championship side Middlesbrough Skysports reports.

Jadon Sancho put Manchester United into a deserved lead after the Red Devils had dominated the first half at the Old Trafford.

Matt Crooks would then score a controversial equalizer for the Championship side after the ball hit his hand in the build-up.

The Red Devils will go on to lose the fifth round encounter via penalties 8-7 after Anthony Elanga blasted his penalty over the crossbar.

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Ralg Ragnick speaking after the loss has now blamed United’s loss on missed scoring opportunities his team refused to convert during the game.

"We gave away too many chances, especially in the first half,"

"We should and could have easily been up 3-0 after 45 minutes and even in the second half we missed some great opportunities, even after they scored their goal that shouldn't have stood.

"But Bruno's chance was almost like a penalty as well, so we have to blame ourselves for giving away and wasting too many opportunities in the game.

This will be the second season in a row Manchester United will be knocked out of the FA Cup by a non-Premier League team after getting shocked by Stoke City last season.

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Anthony Elanga ballooned his spot-kick over the bar as Chris Wilder’s side proceeded to the fifth round.

Middlesbrough and their travelling 9000 fans will be thoroughly delighted with the win as it was only the second time in 11 meetings with Premier League opposition that they had progressed.