Complex sentence: United performed erratically in the league in 1976-77, at one stage being in danger of relegation, but ultimately finishing 8th yet they reached the FA Cup final again, this time beating Liverpool 2-1.
Split into simpler sentences: United performed erratically in the league in 1976-77, at one stage being in danger of relegation, but ultimately finishing 8th. They they reached the FA Cup final again, this time beating Liverpool 2-1.