Preston: Manchester United survived a scare against third tier Preston North End to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 3-1 win at Deepdale on Monday.


Ander Herrera of Manchester United celebrates scoring their first goal during the FA Cup fifth tie against Preston North End. Pic/Getty Images 

Louis Van Gaal's star-studded side were in danger of an embarrassing fifth round exit when the unheralded hosts took a shock lead early in the second half through Scott Laird.