FA Cup is priority for United now: Queiroz

Manchester United’s priority is now the FA Cup, assistant manager Carlos Queiroz said after their quarter-final victory over Southampton.

United were dumped out of the Champions League by AC Milan midweek and could fall 11 points behind Chelsea in the Premier League when the leaders play their game in hand against lowly West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday. However, two goals from Paul Scholes and one each for Roy Keane and Cristiano Ronaldo provided a welcome boost for the FA Cup holders, who outclassed Southampton.

‘‘It was very good for us today, especially after what happened in Milan,’’ Queiroz told BBC. ‘‘We are back in business. Keane’s goal after two minutes allowed the players to play with confidence and consistency. This result and the way we played showed the spirit of Manchester United. The Cup is now our priority, although that doesn’t mean we won’t fight for the 27 points available in the League.’’