Topics: FA Cup, Manchester United, West Ham, Scott McTominay
The Scottish midfielder saved his side from a potential upset with a goal in the first half of extra-time.

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay ensured that his side was spared a late scare by scoring in extra-time of Tuesday night's FA Cup clash with West Ham. The 24-year-old Scot struck the game's only goal to keep the Red Devils' cup charge alive as they progress to the quarter-final.

The fact that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men needed extra-time to beat the Hammers tells the whole tale as the two side's locked horns at Old Trafford. Indeed, it was not for the lack of trying although both clubs failed to properly utilize the chances that came their way. On one hand, Victor Lindelof and Marcus Rashford came close to breaking the deadlock while Pablo Fornals could also be cited for ruining a brilliant counter-attacking move to snatch the win for his side in the 90th minute.

Not long after did Scott McTominay get the opportunity to put his side ahead with his seventh goal of the season in 30 appearances. The United academy graduate has now scored in his last three appearances for the club as he was on target against both Southampton and Everton in the Premier League.

With the night's defeat, West Ham have now gone 16 games without a win in all competitions when they take on Manchester United at Old Trafford. On the other hand, the Red Devils will hope that the victory could usher them to success in the penultimate round after the last eight stage. They have so far lost four semi-final in cup competitions since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over the reins at the club.