
Manchester United is set to face Leicester City in the FA Cup Fourth Round at Old Trafford tonight, with kick-off scheduled for 8:00 PM. The match will be broadcast live on ITV1 and streamed via ITVX. citeturn0news20
Confirmed Team News:
- Injuries: Defender Lisandro Martínez has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury, ruling him out for the remainder of the season. citeturn0search4 Luke Shaw is also unavailable due to a minor injury setback. citeturn0news21
- Debuts: New signings Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven are both available for selection and could make their debuts in this fixture. citeturn0search5
Predicted Starting Lineup:
Manager Ruben Amorim is expected to field a 3-4-2-1 formation:
- Goalkeeper: Altay Bayindir
- Defenders: Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro
- Midfielders: Noussair Mazraoui, Charlie Collyer, Kobbie Mainoo, Patrick Dorgu
- Forwards: Amad Diallo, Joshua Zirkzee
- Striker: Bruno Fernandes
This lineup reflects the team’s current injury situation and the inclusion of new signings. citeturn0search14
Additional Information:
- Manager’s Comments: Ruben Amorim has acknowledged the team’s struggles, currently sitting 13th in the Premier League, and emphasized the importance of the FA Cup as a potential avenue for success this season. citeturn0news22
- Match Significance: The game is particularly notable as former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy returns to Old Trafford as Leicester City’s manager. citeturn0news20
For fans in the Republic of Ireland, the match will be broadcast exclusively on ITV1. However, ITVX’s streaming platform is geo-blocked in Ireland, so alternative viewing options may be necessary. citeturn0news21
Stay tuned for live updates and comprehensive coverage of the match as it unfolds.
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