It goes to show that Manchester United are not taking this tie lightly, as they have named a pretty much full strength side. Only Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane and Luke Shaw are the notable absences. Marcus Rashford and Antony will be given more time to gel it seems with new signing Wout Weghorst before the Red Devils return to Premier League action next week. Marcus Rashford starts for Manchester United against Reading in the FA CupCredit: Getty Manchester United line-up Manchester United Starting XI: De Gea, Malacia, Lindelof, Maguire (C), Wan-Bissaka, Eriksen, Fernandes, Casemiro, Antony, Rashford, Weghorst Reading Line-up Reading Starting XI: Lumley, Hoilett, Baba, Yiadom (C), McIntyre, Holmes, Hendrick, Loum, Ince, Joao, Carroll One to watch: Reading Ah, the old 'manager's son' cliche coming in to play.
Erik ten Hag's goes up against Old Trafford legend Paul Ince in FA CupLive BlogARE YOU READ-Y? Updated: 14:56 ET, Jan 28 2023ERIK TEN HAG'S Manchester United are facing Reading in the FA Cup fourth round TONIGHT. The Dutch gaffer is under no illusions of the expectation level he has to work to at Old Trafford - and this game will NOT be taken lightly. This has been noted in the team news - with Marcus Rashford, Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes ALL starting.
Tom Ince is Reading's one to watch tonight. With nine goals and assists to his name so far this season, he has been the clubs most prolific player in the Championship. You would imagine he would have a point to prove, with his Dad being a club legend, and himself having previously played for arch-rivals Liverpool. Lets see if he has what he has what it takes to get one over United tonight... One to watch: Manchester United It has to be the boy wonder, Alejandro Garnacho. It is unclear right now whether or not Marcus Rashford will start the game tonight, but you would imagine that the striker would be rested if possible.
So, it is time for Harry Maguire to step up in their place, as he captains the side tonight in the FA Cup. In the week the United manager claimed that Harry Maguire was not his fifth choice CB, stating "He’s not our fifth choice. Harry has to fight for his position and things can change — sometimes also really quickly. " The League Cup quarter-final against Charlton was the last time Maguire played significant minutes, and his performance was good, with the following stats to his name in that one... United go full strength Well, I don't think many people were expecting that line-up...
Paul Ince's Reading, meanwhile will be hoping to spring a shock - but they will have to put their recent form in the second tier behind them. Kick-off: 8pm UK TV channel: ITV 4 Live stream: ITV X Man Utd XI: De Gea, Malacia, Lindelof, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka, Eriksen, Fernandes, Casemiro, Antony, Rashford, Weghorst Reading XI: Lumley, Hoilett, Baba, Yiadom, McIntyre, Holmes, Hendrick, Loum, Ince, Joao, Carroll CASINO SPECIAL - BEST ONLINE CASINOS FOR 2023 Follow ALL of the latest updates below... Five minute warning Just five minutes until we get underway at Old Trafford, so strap in, grab yourself a drink, and get ready for a fantastic 90 minutes that will see out a great day of FA Cup football... The players are ready with just five minutes until kick-offCredit: Getty The fans are ready! The fans are certainly ready in the stadium, with this young man in particular hoping for a birthday present he will remember for a lifetime! I'm sure there will be some Reading players after that shirt too with the form he is in at the moment...