Under-fire manager Luis Van Gaal heads to the iPro Stadium on Friday hoping to inspire Man United to a win over Derby County in their FA Cup fixture. This crucial match comes at a time when the Dutch tactician is under pressure from all corners to resign following a series of poor results from the Red Devils.
Van Gaal is under pressure to resign following a string of poor results for Man United
Man Utd are slowing becoming a predictable side that is growing fond of two types of results in a game of football; a draw or a loss. It is for this reason that LVG will be hoping to mobilize his troops with the major aim of winning this crucial fixture that holds the hopes of their only silverware this season. Failure to beat Paul Clement’s side could increase Van Gaal’s chance of being fired and moreover, the Old Trafford side would have little left to fight for this season with the title race slowly becoming a four-horse race between Arsenal and Leicester City.
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Despite losing three of their last five matches, the Rams could still cause an upset to their high-profile visitors on Friday. Although they have not drawn in any of their last 12 fixtures in the FA Cup, they could force a replay against Luis Van Gaal’s men. The hosts have soaked seven goals in their last two games, having lost 0-3 at home against Birmingham City and 4-1 to Burnley on Monday.
Additionally, the English giants have only lost one of their last 44 FA Cup games against lower-league opposition, which means that they have a lower chance of losing to their hosts on Friday.
Team news
Derby County
The hosts will have to do without the services of long-term absentees Craig Forsyth, Will Hughes and Max Lower.
Manchester United
Michael Carrick could return for the visitors after showing positive signs of recovery from a knee injury that saw him miss four games. Defender Matteo Darmian (below) is unavailable due to a rib injury sustained during Man United’s loss to Southampton last weekend, while German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger and defender Phil Jones are still sidelined.
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USA: Tune in to Fox Sports 1 USA, Fox Deportes, Fox Sports GO or Fox Soccer 2GO USA at exactly 14:55 EST to watch Derby County vs Manchester United live.
Canada: You can watch the FA Cup action live on Sportsnet World Now or Sportsnet World at 14:55 EST.
UK: Tune in to BBC One UK or BBC Radio 5 Live on January 29, 2016 at 19:55 GMT.
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Quick facts
- Derby last won the FA Cup 70 years ago in 1946 after beating Charlton 4-1 in the first final after the end of the second World War
- The Rams have only lost two of their last 14 games at home this season. They have won seven and drawn five.
- They have not won a league match in their last five attempts. They have drawn twice, lost thrice and conceded 12 goals in that process.
- Man United were floored by Southampton last weekend to end their five match unbeaten run in all competitions
- The visitors have a total of 11 FA Cup titles
- Wayne Rooney has scored five goals in his last five appearances for the Red Devils
Head to head
- Derby have lost all their last six meetings against Man United in the FA Cup
- Their most recent loss was 4-1 in the fifth round in February 2009
- Derby have only beaten Man United thrice in their last 19 meetings in all competitions. They have lost 11 and drawn 5.
Team sheets for Derby County vs Manchester United
Derby County's XI: Carson, Christie, Keogh, Martin, Shackell, Johnson, Butterfield, Blackman, Ince, Thorne, Warnock.
Man United's XI: De Gea, Varela, Smalling, Blind, Borthwick-Jackson, Fellaini, Schneiderlin, Mata, Lingard, Martial, Rooney.
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