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Harry Latham-Coyle

Manchester United vs Middlesbrough prediction: How will FA Cup fixture play out tonight?

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Manchester United welcome Middlesbrough to Old Trafford in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Ralf Rangnick’s side had a reasonably quiet January transfer window, with no major incomings.

FOLLOW LIVE: Teams and all the action as Man United face Middlesbrough in the FA Cup fourth round

First-team players Donny van de Beek and Anthony Martial departed on loan.

Chris Wilder’s Middlesbrough are sixth in the Championship after a narrow victory against Coventry, with Slovenian star Andraz Sporar the scorer of the only goal of the game.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the fourth round tie:

When and where is it?

The match at Old Trafford is due to kick-off at 20.00 GMT on Friday 4 February.

How can I watch?

The fourth round tie will be shown live on ITV in the United Kingdom, with coverage beginning at 7.30pm. Those signed up to the free ITV Hub can stream the game via the app or website.

Confirmed line-ups

Manchester United XI: Henderson; Dalot, Maguire, Varane, Shaw; McTominay, Pogba; Sancho, Fernandes, Rashford; Ronaldo.

Middlesbrough XI: Lumley; Dijksteel, Fry, McNair; Jones, Crooks, Howson, Tavernier, Taylor; Sporar, Balogun.

Odds

Manchester United win: 4/11

Draw: 17/4

Middlesbrough win: 10/1

Prediction

Manchester United should have enough to overcome potentially perilous fourth round opposition, though Middlesbrough certainly have the ability to give Ralf Rangnick’s side a fright. Manchester United 2-1 Middlesbrough

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