Wigan vs Manchester United: TV listings, live-streaming, preview, match facts

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The Red Devils will be desperate for a restart as they travel to face Wigan Athletic in the third round of the 2023/24 FA Cup.

Third-tier side Wigan will be hoping to stage a major upset as they prepare to welcome Manchester United for the last game of the 2023/24 FA Cup third round on Monday. The hosts come into this game having drawn Barnsley 1-1 in League One, and sit in 17th place. Given that the Latics are only just narrowly above the drop zone, with four points separating Shaun Maloney's men from relegation while they are a whopping 13 away from the promotion spots, it looks like it is going to be a really tough battle to secure promotion to the Championship, let alone possibly remain afloat in League One.

Meanwhile, Manchester United had a frustrating end to 2023 and will be keen on reviving their fortunes in the new year. Erik ten Hag's side were beaten 2-1 by Nottingham Forest in their final match of 2023 and currently find themselves in a very disappointing eighth place, nine points behind fourth place. In addition, the team crashed out of the Champions League after finishing last in their group, so there is no chance at the Red Devils securing a European trophy this season.

To that end, they certainly will throw all their efforts into clinching the FA Cup, a competition in which they have enjoyed quite a bit of success in over the years. This match will be quite decisive for ten Hag, whose team will face a tough test against title aspirants Tottenham next week and it is safe to say the pressure is mounting on the Dutch tactician after a poor first half of the 2023/24 campaign.

Team news: Wigan vs Manchester United

Wigan: Both Stephen Humphrys and Scott Smith are in doubt for this game, while Tom Pearce and Jason Kerr will miss out due to injuries and James Balagizi has returned to his parent club, Liverpool.

Manchester United: Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Casemiro, Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw, and Tyrell Malacia are all still recovering from various injuries. However, Rasmus Hojlund is expected to return after missing his team's last game due to illness. Meanwhile, Sofyan Amrabat will miss out due to international duty with Morocco at the AFCON.

Match facts: Wigan vs Manchester United

Wigan have won the FA Cup once (during the 2012/13 season)...
...while Manchester United have won it 12 times, with their last victory taking place during the 2015/16 edition of the competition