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Richard Fay

Marcus Rashford backing former Manchester United player to cause Liverpool FC FA Cup upset

Manchester United fans will be hoping there is only one FA Cup upset to make headlines this weekend.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side travel to face League One strugglers Tranmere Rovers on Sunday afternoon, but it is Liverpool's trip to face Shrewsbury which could also spring a surprise.

Liverpool have been in scintillating form this season and are thoroughly expected to maintain their unbelievable unbeaten run when they face the Shrews on Sunday evening.

In order to do so Liverpool will need to get past former United youngster Ro-Shaun Williams who left the club a year ago to pursue a career in senior men's football.

Williams will be hoping to make his mark when he faces Jurgen Klopp's side this weekend, and he has revealed that secret Shrewsbury fan Marcus Rashford will be cheering him on.

“Marcus has watched us when he has had free time. He’s been to our place and came to watch us at Barnsley last season as well," Williams told The Sun.

“I’ve not spoken to him for a couple of weeks because he’s a bit down with his back injury at the moment.

“But I know he’ll be willing me on against Liverpool — not just because we’re friends but also proud United fans have that rivalry with Liverpool.

“We’re like family and have always had each other’s backs.

“Marcus and I lived close by in Sale and would travel to training and games together. I’d always spend time with him and his mum and we’d play football on the streets.

“Marcus was unlike me or any of my friends who played. He’d practise stuff more, whether it was keep-ups or juggling tricks.”

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