United could be going for a ninth quarter final in the last ten years if they beat Nottingham Forrest on Wednesday night at the City Ground. The Red Devils will be fired up going into this game, knowing this is their only prospect of winning any trophy this season, as they have been knocked out of all the other cup tournaments.
Forrest have already tasted victory against United this season after they beat them 2-1 at the City Ground. Gibbs-White Morgan scored the winner in the 82nd minute to give his side all 3 points. Forest have struggled to reach the fifth round this term. They required replays to beat League One side Blackpool and Championship side Bristol City, in the previous two rounds, winning on penalties against the latter.
The Red Devils have won the FA Cup on 12 occasions. However, the last time they lifted this trophy was back in 2016. Forrest have advanced from four of their previous five FA Cup matches against United. They will be going into this match with a lot of confidence after already beating them in December last year.
Head-to-Head (Since 2010)
Nottingham Forest: 1 Win
Manchester United: 5 Wins
Draws: 0 Draws
FORM (Last Five Games)
Nottingham Forest: L W L W D
Manchester United: L W W W W
Players to Watch
Anthony Elanga (Nottingham Forest) – The 21 year old former Man united winger is leading the stats for the Trees this season with 5 goals and 7 assists. If he starts alongside former Liverpool super sub Divock Origi up front, he will cause The Red Devils a lot of problems up front.
Scott McTominay (Manchester United) – The 27 year old Scottish midfielder has been in great form this season finding the net 7 times so far with one assist. Not only can he dictate the game in the middle of the park, but when a chance presents itself he can put them away.
BETTING TIP: Manchester United to win and both teams to score.
ODDS: 3.85
