Manchester United will aim to secure a place in the FA Cup fifth round tonight when they take on Leicester City at Old Trafford.
United, the defending champions, are up against a Foxes side managed by Ruud van Nistelrooy, who returns to the club where he had a brief interim spell before Ruben Amorim’s appointment.
With their Premier League campaign faltering, United’s main priority this season appears to be the Europa League. However, the FA Cup remains an important opportunity for silverware and a potential route back into European competition.
According to Manchester Evening News, Altay Bayindir is expected to start ahead of André Onana, while Matthijs de Ligt is set to replace the injured Lisandro Martínez in a back three. Amad could feature at right wing-back, providing the attacking width required in Amorim’s system, while Patrick Dorgu is tipped for a debut on the left.
Manuel Ugarte and Bruno Fernandes will anchor the midfield, while Kobbie Mainoo is expected to operate as a No.10 alongside Alejandro Garnacho, supporting Joshua Zirkzee up front.
Predicted United XI: Bayindir; De Ligt, Maguire, Yoro; Amad, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mainoo, Garnacho, Zirkzee.
