Tyson Fury makes Man Utd request for FA Cup tie against Liverpool and issues injury update

Tyson Fury makes Man Utd request for FA Cup tie against Liverpool and issues injury update

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Stuart Ballard

By Stuart Ballard


Published: 17/03/2024

- 15:39

Updated: 17/03/2024

- 16:57

Tyson Fury wore an all-green tracksuit as he joined the crowd to watch Manchester United in FA Cup action against Liverpool.

Tyson Fury called on Manchester United to attack from the off and put Liverpool under pressure prior to kick-off in the FA Cup quarter-final tie between the two rivals.

The Gypsy King is a lifelong United supporter and arrived early to take in his surroundings at Old Trafford.


Speaking before the match, Fury admitted he had been looking forward to United's match against Liverpool for some time.

"It's a dream come true with the FA Cup game against Liverpool," he told ITV.

Tyson Fury wants Manchester United to attack from the off

Tyson Fury wants Manchester United to attack from the off

ITV

"In my opinion, Liverpool and United is probably the most-looked forward to match of the season - for me anyway.

"I'm expecting a good game and hopefully United turn the clock back and smash 'em."

When asked what he felt United needed to do in order to 'surprise Liverpool', Fury added: "Just go out there and attack.

"Put pressure on them, put your best foot forward and get stuck right in because that usually works.

"It's worked for me anyway 35 times in a row so that's a good tactic."

Fury's favourite memory as a United fan dates back to the previous century when they won the historic treble in 1999.

He said: "Obviously I was a kid back then - about 11 years old - and I remember that more than anything.

"It's not been done since by us so it was a historic time."

Fury is just a few weeks away from his scheduled undisputed heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk.

Tyson Fury has just started his training camp

Tyson Fury has just started his training camp

ITV

The two heavyweights were originally set to fight last month before Fury suffered a huge cut about his eye in training.

The fight has now been rescheduled for May 18 and Fury insists he's more than ready for the challenge.

When asked whether he was fit and ready for Usyk, Fury replied: "Very fit.

"I've got nine weeks to go so you can ask me again in nine weeks.

"I've just started camp nine days ago so I'll be fit and ready by the time the fight comes for sure."

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