Match Previews

country flag FA Cup Round 3
Mon 10 January 2022 19:55
Referee
Michael Oliver
Weather at KO
weather icon Overcast  8oC | Precip: 7% (0 mm) | Wind 3.1 m/s
Draw Format
ET, PKs
Travel Info
1/2 hour plane
Distance
113 KM

Manchester United

Last updated: Tue 11 January 2022 10:23
In Brief

Lost 1-0 to Wolves at home on Monday. Missing the injured Paul Pogba. Victor Lindelof is fit. Harry Maguire is an injury doubt. Eric Bailly and Hannibal Mejbri are away at AFCON. Anthony Martial could depart the club.

Looking Back

Registered first defeat under new coach Rangnick (3W, 2D, 1L).

Looking Ahead

Starting midfielder Pogba is still injured. Huge blow in terms of creativity in attack, but Fred is covering for him in midfield.

Backup forward Martial has missed the last six games. He could reportedly depart United in January.

Sometimes starting centre-back Lindelof missed the last three games due to COVID-19. Returned to training. Back in contention.

Starting centre-back Maguire missed last game with a knock. Doubtful for this one.

Backup players Bailly, Diallo and Mejbri will all be away at AFCON.

Manager Comments

Coach Rangnick stressed that he will field a strong line-up. He will rest some starters, but he won't rotate the team heavily.

Aston Villa

Last updated: Tue 11 January 2022 10:23
In Brief

Were the better team but lost 2-1 away at Brentford last Sunday. Missing the injured Marvelous Nakamba and Leon Bailey. Ashley Young's got an outside chance. Ollie Watkins is fit. Tyrone Mings returns from suspension. Bertrand Traore and Trezeguet will be away at AFCON. Signed Philippe Coutinho.

Looking Back

Have improved under new coach Gerrard who has registered four wins and four defeats - three of which against leaders Man City, second-placed Liverpool and third-placed Chelsea - in his first eight games in the dugout.

Signed Barcelona playmaker Coutinho on loan.

Looking Ahead

Starting midfielder Makamba will miss out through injury. A solid Jacob Ramsey could fill in.

Key forward Bailey will be sidelined with injury too. Villa have quality alternatives, but his absence is a big blow.

Starting centre-back Mings returns from suspension.

Backup centre-back Axel Tuanzebe departed the club.

Sometimes starting wingback Young has got an outside chance to be in the squad.

Starting forward Watkins missed the Brentford clash. Coach Gerrard didn't reveal why he was dropped, but stressed that his player will be back for this game.

Backup players Bertrand Traore and Trezeguet will be at AFCON.

Manager Comments

Coach Gerrard revealed that he will field the strongest possible team.

Suspended
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Doubtful (chance of availability) Rested
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Unavailable
Doubtful (chance of availability) Rested
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Transfer in
  • Axel Tuanzebe (def) Aston Villa - end of loan
Transfer out
  • Axel Tuanzebe (def) Napoli - on loan
Transfer in
  • Philippe Coutinho (mid) Barcelona - on loan
Transfer out
  • Keinan Davis (att) Nottingham Forest - on loan; Axel Tuanzebe (def) Manchester United - end of loan
Transfer in
  • Axel Tuanzebe (def) Aston Villa - end of loan
Transfer out
  • Axel Tuanzebe (def) Napoli - on loan

Aston Villa

Last updated: Tue 11 January 2022 10:23
In Brief

Were the better team but lost 2-1 away at Brentford last Sunday. Missing the injured Marvelous Nakamba and Leon Bailey. Ashley Young's got an outside chance. Ollie Watkins is fit. Tyrone Mings returns from suspension. Bertrand Traore and Trezeguet will be away at AFCON. Signed Philippe Coutinho.

Looking Back

Have improved under new coach Gerrard who has registered four wins and four defeats - three of which against leaders Man City, second-placed Liverpool and third-placed Chelsea - in his first eight games in the dugout.

Signed Barcelona playmaker Coutinho on loan.

Looking Ahead

Starting midfielder Makamba will miss out through injury. A solid Jacob Ramsey could fill in.

Key forward Bailey will be sidelined with injury too. Villa have quality alternatives, but his absence is a big blow.

Starting centre-back Mings returns from suspension.

Backup centre-back Axel Tuanzebe departed the club.

Sometimes starting wingback Young has got an outside chance to be in the squad.

Starting forward Watkins missed the Brentford clash. Coach Gerrard didn't reveal why he was dropped, but stressed that his player will be back for this game.

Backup players Bertrand Traore and Trezeguet will be at AFCON.

Manager Comments

Coach Gerrard revealed that he will field the strongest possible team.

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Doubtful (chance of availability) Rested
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Probable Starting 11
Transfer in
  • Philippe Coutinho (mid) Barcelona - on loan
Transfer out
  • Keinan Davis (att) Nottingham Forest - on loan; Axel Tuanzebe (def) Manchester United - end of loan

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