It was a disappointing trip to Anfield for the Red Devils as they were narrowly beaten 2-1 at the hands of bitter rivals Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Despite dominating possession for most of the game, United failed to create enough chances, and were caught out as a result as a late Dirk Kuyt strike sent Fergie's men out. Things could've been different if Antonio Valencia's surging run had've resulted in an early lead for the Premier League Champions, but the flying Ecuadorian saw his effort hit the post.
However, after that great opportunity passed, the Merseysiders exposed the weaknesses of David De Gea at claiming crosses, as Daniel Agger headed home a Steven Gerrard corner, with the young keeper in no man's land.
United were back on level terms before the break, after good work from Valencia set Rafael bursting down the right side, who played a pinpoint ball across to Park, who slotted into the back of the net.
Momentum was firmly with the Manchester side, but they provided no real threat to Pepe Reina's goal, and they were to pay in the dying moments as a mistake from Patrice Evra allowed Dirk Kuyt to hit the winner.
It was a tough day for Evra, after the Luis Suarez racism saga. The Frenchman was booed throughout by the home fans, and was at fault for the winner, meaning it was a day to forget for the stand-in captain.
The reds would have faced a fifth round home tie against Brighton and Hove Albion had they prevailed. The two sides meet again in the league at Old Trafford in two weeks time.
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