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Manchester United journey to the middle of England tonight to tackle Nottingham Forest within the FA Cup fifth spherical.
The winners of the tie will progress to the quarter-finals and might start to dream of a doable two journeys to Wembley.
United performed the Difficult Bushes 4 occasions final season, profitable all 4, together with two wins within the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
Nevertheless, the Pink Devils haven’t been in a position to have all the pieces their very own manner this season as they misplaced 3-2 to Forest at Outdated Trafford in August after trailing 0-2 early within the match. The Mancunian workforce have been defeated 2–1 on their final go to to the Metropolis Floor within the closing sport of 2023.
Listed here are a number of the tales the huge Pink Military of touring United followers will probably be speaking about within the build-up to this night's conflict.
Anthony Elanga's risk
It's at all times a hazard when a former participant embraces his previous facet, as they usually really feel a little bit extra motivated to show their price. United's downside is that the participant is in good type.
The younger Swede, who left Outdated Trafford this summer season, just lately revealed that he’s out to indicate United what he can do on Wednesday nights.
The 21-year-old has contributed a formidable 12 objectives this season and will definitely be relishing the prospect of managing United's injury-plagued protection which appeared so susceptible in opposition to Fulham on the weekend.
Elanga's attacking means is additional heightened by the poor degree of United's personal wing play, the place solely Alejandro Garnacho has had an excellent season, and but on the age of 19, he’s removed from the completed product.
Is it lastly Amad Diallo's time to shine?
Attributable to an damage to Rasmus Hjolund, United's entrance three required some adjustments. Eric ten Hag selected to present Omari Forsson his full league debut at proper again in opposition to Fulham, however the participant made little affect on the sport.
The supervisor spoke about Antony's qualities in his pre-match press convention, however he could also be tempted to present Amad Diallo a uncommon probability to impress.
Diallo made a formidable cameo in opposition to Forest in late December, the place he contributed rather more than Antony throughout that specific sport.
Moreover, after the sport on Saturday, the supervisor praised the Ivory Coast worldwide's affect on the match and claimed that each he and Forsson will probably be vital for the following few video games as United await the return of injured gamers.
Can Bruno Fernandes defy the percentages and get better from damage to clinch his fourth consecutive title?
It was reported yesterday that United captain Bruno Fernandes is a doubt for tonight's sport as a result of an damage sustained on Saturday.
Nevertheless, the Portugal worldwide hardly ever misses video games, so it's laborious to think about him not being within the beginning line-up.
Based on Transfermarkt.com, Fernandes has missed solely 4 video games by means of damage in his profession and has performed solely as soon as for United, when he was sick in March 2022.
That is a completely wonderful file, particularly within the context of an injury-plagued workforce just like the Pink Devils.
Moreover, if he performs, United's quantity eight will hope to turn out to be the primary Pink Satan to attain in 4 consecutive FA Cup ties since Romelu Lukaku in 2018.
The Portuguese scored in final season's FA Cup closing defeat to Manchester Metropolis and has scored in each rounds in opposition to Wigan Athletic and Newport County this yr.