Man United are looking forward to playing Everton at 8pm GMT on Friday 6 January at Old Trafford.
For book makers, fans and pundits, the pre-match analysis and predictions haven’t come straight.
Frank Lampard has come under pressure after terrible recent results but a chance for a change in fortunes could come in the cup.
Erik ten Hag could make alterations to his regular Manchester United line-up, but is increasingly putting in place his demands that consistency be shown by whatever team takes to the pitch.
For Erik Ten Hag, the FA Cup third round match tonight is one which could yield a real chance for United to add some overdue silverware this season.
The Toffees have been in terrible form of late and both manager Frank Lampard and the club’s board came under plenty of criticism after a 4-1 thrashing on home soil by Brighton this week.
Everton are without a trophy themselves since 1995, when they last lifted the FA Cup.
Man United are likely to make changes after a good recent run in the Premier League, so the likes of Fred, Alejandro Garnacho, Tyrell Malacia and Scott McTominay could come into the side. Donny van de Beek probably would have played but went off injured last time out.
Everton’s woeful run gives Frank Lampard a dilemma of whether to stick with a first-choice line-up to try and pick up a result and instil some confidence, or to hand chances to those on the fringes and risk another defeat which might hasten the end of his time at the helm.
