Manchester United looks to stay in the FA Cup as they take on Newport County from League Two. After being eliminated from the EFL Carabao Cup and the Champions League, Manchester United looks to win this competition. Man United wants to get another positive result in the FA Cup after beating Wigan 2-0 in the previous round.
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Manchester United haven't played in two weeks, and their last game was in the Premier League against Spurs. The game was a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford, and it benefitted no team in the league table. Spurs were unlucky not to win the game after creating many chances, but a late header by McTominay could've been the chance to get United the three points.
Man United are 8th in the league table with 32 points. They are 11 points away from the top 4 spots and would like to get to those positions to qualify for next season's Champions League campaign. Man United only has the FA Cup with a chance to win a trophy this season, and Erik Ten Hag seems desperate to get it after winning the EFL Cup last season. United were in the FA Cup final last season but lost to Man City 2-1.
Newport County will play at home against Manchester United in today's 4th round of the FA Cup. Newport is currently in 16th place out of 24 teams in the League Two standings. Newport are 16 points off the relegation zone and defeated Wrexham 1-0 in their last league game. Newport defeated Eastleigh 3-1 away from home to advance to this stage in the FA Cup.
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These are the lineups for Newport against Manchester United
Newport plays with Townsend in goal with a back five of Lewis, Delaney, Bennett, Clarke, and McLoughlin. The three midfielders are Morris, Charsley, and Wildig. The two strikers are Evans and Houlden.
Man United gives Bayindir their first game for the Red Devils this season, and he makes his debut in goal in the absence of Onana. The Turkish goalkeeper has a back four of Luke Shaw, Martinez, Varane, and Dalot. The two holding midfielders are Mainoo and Casemiro. Garnacho, Burno Fernandes, and Anotny play behind Hojlund. Rashford is not in the squad after a controversy over partying at a club while calling in sick.
