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Manchester United's Nick Powell Forgot Team Were Playing Because He Was On FIFA Video Game
Nick Powell forgot all about Manchester United's Europa League trip to Midtjylland as he prepares to make his Hull City debut at Arsenal.
Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell admitted he did not see his parent club's latest setback at Midtjylland as he prepares to make his Hull City debut at Arsenal.
Powell is set to play in Hull's FA Cup fifth-round trip to Arsenal on Saturday after joining the Championship leaders on loan from United.
The 21-year-old's Old Trafford colleagues suffered a humiliating 2-1 Europa League loss in Denmark on Thursday, but Powell was entertaining himself on his games console at the time.
Asked whether he watched the match, Powell told a news conference: "No, I completely forgot - I was playing FIFA, if I'm being honest.
"I did read the reports and, I don't know, it’s hard. They're under pressure because the gaffer has come out and said [winning the Europa League] is the best way to qualify for the Champions League next year.
"They've had so many injuries, with Wazza [Wayne Rooney] going out and David [De Gea] was injured before the game.
"But there's no excuse. They should have won, but that's just the way it is."
Injury problems have played their part in Powell failing to establish himself at United after joining from Crewe Alexandra as a highly-rated youngster.