Paul Ince returns to Old Trafford as Reading travel to face manchester united in the fourth round of FA Cup,
Twice winner of the competition while a Manchester United player Ince is nearing the end of his first 12 months in charge at Berkshire and will be hopeful of delivering a cup blow.
He may be able to call upon a fit-again Andy Carroll to disrupt a promising period for the hosts under Erik ten Haag.
Ten Haag’s team bounced back quickly after a disappointing defeat to Arsenal last Sunday With a Carabao Cup win against Nottingham ForestAnd would expect a similarly productive evening.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the fixtures.
When is Manchester United vs Reading?
Manchester United vs Reading in the FA Cup fourth round is set to begin at 8PM GMT on Saturday, January 28 at Old Trafford in Manchester.
How can I watch Manchester United vs Reading?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the game live on ITV4, with coverage from 7.15pm BST. The match can be streamed via the ITVX app or online player.
team news
Jadon Sancho is back in training for Manchester United, and could potentially find out from the bench. Diogo Dalot remains out after missing the club’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg due to illness and fellow full-back Luke Shaw is in doubt.
Reading have a number of key absentees, with Liam Moore, Nabby Sarr and Sam Hutchinson all injured, but Paul Ince confirmed Andy Carroll is back in training and in contention for a starting spot. Ovi Ezaria, who has reportedly been told he could leave the club in January, is yet to return to training after injury.
predicted lineup
Manchester United XI: to be hot; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Malaysia; McTominay, Fred, Manu; Elanga, Weghorst, Garnacho
Reading XI: Lumley; Yiadom, Holmes, McIntyre; Hoilett, Hendricks, Fornah, Lum, Baba; Innes, Carol.
odds
Manchester United 3/19
draw 8/1
read 20/1
forecast
Manchester United have advanced to the fifth round with another strong performance. Manchester United 3-1 Reading