Manchester United 'can beat anyone' says Erik ten Hag as Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp loses cool with reporter

Erik ten Hag declared Man Utd "can beat anyone" after watching his side win an FA Cup epic with Liverpool 4-3 at Old Trafford to book a semi-final with Coventry at Wembley.

United knocked out their great rivals with the help of late goals in normal time and extra-time to grab victory in a thrilling contest.

Ten Hag refused to be drawn on whether it was his best win - "I have had some more very good wins, I can tell you" - but insisted the victory showed the capability of his team to overcome any challenge.

"This could be that moment where we get the belief, the energy that we can do amazing things," said Ten Hag. "I think that if we can beat Liverpool the way we did, we can beat anyone."

For the Dutchman, this display was a vindication of his repeated comments this season about the path his team are on.

"I've said for many weeks we have a team for the future that's very good," he told ITV. "You can see the potential."

Until the final minutes of the first half, when Liverpool, invited on, scored two in quick succession, United had been outstanding and played on the front foot. In extra-time, Ten Hag threw caution to the wind, taking off defenders for attackers and finishing with a backline of Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes and Antony.

This was a win which owed plenty to his coaching and in-game decision-making, as well as the individual moments of quality from his players.

He couldn't hide his satisfaction at how it had all paid off.

"The first 35 minutes I think was the best minutes from our season," Ten Hag told ITV.

"We were really there, acting as a team. But then gaps in between the lines and you can't allow this against Liverpool. Then they outplay you. And also after half-time, it continues.

"We had to change.