Carabao Cup: How to watch Man United vs Colchester United live on December 18, 2019

December 17, 2019 By Ali M.

Topics: TV SCHEDULES, MANCHESTER UNITED, COLCHESTER UNITED, ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

The Red Devils will be in action in the quarter-finals of the League Cup this midweek. Check out our match preview for more info.

What is the form of Man United compared to Colchester United?

Man United were held to a disappointing draw at home to Everton, ending 1-1 against the Toffees. However, the Red Devils are unbeaten in their last five games in all competitions, beating the likes of Man City, Tottenham, and AZ Alkmaar while drawing with Aston Villa. In fact. Ole’s side have lost only twice in their last 14 games in all competitions, drawing four and winning eight.

As for Colchester United, they boast only one win from their last four games in all competitions. In fact, they have won only five times in their last 13 games across all tournaments, suffering five defeats along the way.

Man United vs Colchester United head-to-head record

The two teams have United in their names, but that’s the only similarity between the two sides, with Man Utd being one of Europe’s most successful clubs and Colchester Utd having never even played in the Premier League. As a result, these two teams do not have a rich head-to-head history, facing off only twice before. The Red Devils won both fixtures – 2-0 in the League Cup back in 1983 and 1-0 in the FA Cup back in 1979.

Team news

Paul Pogba was initially expected to make his return in this Carabao Cup fixture. The Frenchman has not featured for the club since the 1-1 draw with Arsenal back in September, having made only six starts for the club. However, his return looks to be delayed as an illness has ruled him out of Wednesday’s game.

He isn’t the only absentee. Marcos Rojo is also out injured and will sit this tie out while Diogo Dalot is a doubt. Sergio Romero and Axel Tuanzebe could get precious playing time while Mason Greenwood could be awarded a start.

As for the away side, they aren’t expected to take any risks with their starting eleven. This means former Arsenal youngster Cohen Bramall should start.