Wigan Athletic will be welcoming Manchester United to their home ground at DW Stadium tonight in the 3rd round of the FA Cup. Wigan are 13 points away from the playoff places in League One and have a similar poor run of form with United from their last 5 matches. Like the Red Devils, they have picked up just one win in their last 5 matches.
United have had a really rocky season with lots of ups and downs. They got knocked out of the EFL Cup in the fourth round at the hands of Newcastle back in early November. They also got knocked out of the Champions league in group stage. The FA Cup now becomes their one shot at reaching deep into a domestic knockout competition amidst an otherwise disappointing season.
The visitors have a better record against Wigan in recent years, with the Red Devils coming out as 4-0 winners their last meeting in the FA Cup in 2017. In fact, United have beaten the Latics with an identical score line in three of their last four encounters, which makes them outright favorites.
Head-to-Head (Since 2010)
Wigan: 1 Win
Manchester United: 8 Wins
Draws: 0 Draws
FORM (Last Five Games)
Wigan: D W L L L
Manchester United: L W L D L
Players to Watch
Stephen Humphrys (Wigan) – The 26 year old winger is leading the stats for the Latics with 7 goals this season and 3 assists. United will have to ensure their defenders are on their game to stop him from scoring tonight.
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Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) – The 19 year old Argentinian winger has shown his worth in the united squad this season. With 3 goals and 2 assists to his name, he has quickly become a regular first pick on the left wing for the Red devils. He is causing a major threat on that side every time he starts for United.
BETTING TIP: Manchester United to win and 0 to 3 goals scored in the match
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