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Bonner hails Cambridge 'fairy tale' as players eye Man Utd for next FA Cup round

Cambridge boss Mark Bonner says they pulled off a "fairy tale" with their stunning FA Cup win at Newcastle United.

The League One side dumped the Magpies out despite the likes of Allan Saint-Maximin, Joelinton and new signing Kieran Trippier all starting for Eddie Howe.

Bonner told BBC Sport: "We are delighted. There is always a fairy tale and an upset in this competition, we always hoped it would be us but then saw the teamsheet and how strong they were.

"So proud, we rode our luck at times but the goalkeeper was outstanding. The fact we kept them at bay and kept a clean sheet is a major result for the team and the players and a great day out for the supporters too.

"We have to make sure we keep growing and progressing this season.

"We have a game Tuesday so we crack on and get ready for that but these are moments we never forget because you don't know how long until you can enjoy the next one."

Cambridge goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov insists he'd love to face Manchester United, who face Aston Villa on Monday, in the next stage of the competition.

The Bulgarian keeper said: "I am a Man United supporter, so I want Man United away! It is unbelievable what we just did today, but we always knew we had nothing to lose.

"We need to be the best verson of ourselves and that is what we did today. We always had that belief, look at how many supporters have come, we sold out. What a way to start the year

"It is not quite down to me, if we don't score we don't win the game. But on a personal note I am really happy - this is why we play football, to play against the big boys, to play against the Premier League teams.

"I love being a goalkeeper, I love diving around for a living, I am lost for words. That was something I will never forget in the first half, the save from Jacob Murphy when I tipped on to the bar and even the Newcastle fans clapped me."

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