Manchester United are back in FA Cup action just three days after playing in the semifinal of the EFL Cup.
Having recorded a 3-0 first leg win at Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, the Red Devils welcome former midfielder Paul Ince to Old Trafford with his Reading side.
The Royals arrive off the back of a shock 4-0 defeat at Stoke on Saturday that leaves them 16th and without a win in four games in the Championship.
Sporting News is following the match live and providing live score updates, commentary.
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Confirmed lineups
Man United (4-2-3-1): De Gea (GK) — Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Malacia — Casemiro, Eriksen — Antony, Fernandes, Rashford — Weghorst
Reading (5-3-2): Lumley — Yiadom, Holmes, McIntyre, Rahman, Hendrick — Loum, Hoilett, Ince — Joao, Carroll
Man United vs. Reading live score
| 1H | 2H | Final | |
| Man United | 0 | — | — |
| Reading | 0 | — | — |
Goals:
Man United vs. Reading live updates, highlights from FA Cup
HALF-TIME: Man United 0-0 Reading
45th min: Big chance for Reading! Malacia is caught on the back foot in the box and Hoilett robs him of the ball to get the shot away from close range and De Gea saves with his legs.
43rd min: Reading are holding on just to get to half-time now. The two forwards have barely seen a touch of the ball all game and are having to come deep to get involved in the action.
41st min: Fernandes plays in Casemiro who goes down in the box and United want a penalty. But the contact from Hoilett isn’t enough for a spot-kick who wins the ball in the tackle.
36th min: GOAL RULED OUT! Rashford has the ball in the back of the net after heading in from close range but Weghorst, who had headed the ball back across goal to his teammate, is offside following a VAR check.
32nd min: A lovely run from Antony sees him cut in from the right wing before playing a neat through ball into the box but Fernandes snaps at the shot and it’s dragged wide.
🚪Over half an hour played and United are still knocking on the door for a breakthrough!#MUFC || #FACup pic.twitter.com/BY3yiGU0Fs
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 28, 2023
26th min: Eriksen has a shot from distance but again the Reading defence are in the right place at the right time and block the shot.
21st min: Holmes makes a brilliant last-ditch block to deny Weghorst who did well to react to a loose ball in the box and get his shot underway on the turn. It feels like a matter of time until United break the deadlock…
18th min: Another decent chance for the home side, this time Fernandes passes the ball into Antony on the right wing, who has time to take a touch, look up and curls one into the far left post but it goes just wide.
14th min: Rashford fires a free-kick from 20 yards straight at Lumley, who punches it out and Eriksen follows up but his goal-bound effort is well blocked.
12th min: It’s all United so far with possession and Wan-Bissaka has been very lively down the right wing. Reading yet to get going.
8th min: Eriksen whips in a free-kick from the left that goes a few inches wide of the far post.
5th min: Nice play on the right hand side sees Wan-Bissaka drill the ball across goal and Weghorst gets a flick but it’s deflected behind.
3rd min: A cagey start so far has already seen Eriksen try and play a ball over the top from midfield for Rashford to run on to but Reading’s backline spot it early. Will no doubt be plenty of that tonight…
We’re underway!
5 mins from KO: Here come the teams. Will Reading take the game to United or try and hold out for a draw to force a replay? We’ll soon find out!
✅ Marcus Rashford starts for #MUFC tonight.
He has has contributed to five goals across his last five #FACup outings.
😉 He’s only ever scored more than once in a single FA Cup match, that came in a 4-0 victory vs. Reading at Old Trafford back in 2017. https://t.co/kqhdnNPUqd
— Sporting News Football Club (@sn_footballclub) January 28, 2023
20 mins from KO: Elsewhere, there’s been plenty of FA Cup ties already today and Tottenham are currently 2-0 up against Preston with 15 minutes to go. Here’s a recap of all today’s 4th round results.
40 mins from KO: Ince knows all too well about the famous Old Trafford having spent six years there and has warned his players to try and relax and focus on playing without pressure
“Erik ten Hag put on a few kids against Nottingham Forest (in the 3-0 Carabao Cup win on Wednesday night) so you’re wondering if they will play. But you’ve got to forget about Manchester United though and prepare for the atmosphere.
“There will be 70,000 fans there, Saturday night, 8pm and you have to be prepared to deal with the atmosphere of what Old Trafford brings. That’s something most of the players won’t have experienced. It’s more about that mentally than playing the game.
“I’ve been lucky to walk out at Old Trafford in front of a full house. It can be intimidating and when you’ve not done it before you can get stuck under the lights and be in awe of it.
“That can affect your performance as a player so these are the things I will be talking to the players about [ahead of the game]. It’s about being relaxed. There is no pressure on us to win the game. Obviously I want to win the game, I’m not going there for a sightseeing trip that’s for sure. Some people do because it’s a lovely day out but for us, we have a chance of causing an upset.”
60 mins from KO: The teams are in!
📥 Incoming: tonight’s team news! 💪#MUFC || #FACup
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 28, 2023
🚨 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 🚨
This is how the Royals line up for this evening’s @EmiratesFACup against @ManUtd.
Team news presented by @toshibatveurope 📺#MUNREA #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/4MMhOQ0dz4
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) January 28, 2023
75 mins from KO: The Red Devils secured a 3-1 victory over Everton in the third round to get to this stage, while Reading beat fellow second-tier side Watford 2-0 at home.
These two teams have met previously in two third-round victories in the FA Cup with United winning 4-0 in 2017 and 2-0 in 2019.
We’ll be bringing you team news in 15 mins.
The Royals have arrived 🤩👏 #MUNREA #emiratesfacup pic.twitter.com/x50WPWFNj1
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) January 28, 2023
90 minutes from KO: Man of the moment Marcus Rashford has been in sensational form lately, scoring 10 goals in his last 10 matches in all competitions, but Erik ten Hag could opt to rest him tonight.
With the likes of Alejandro Garnacho, Facundo Pellistri and Anthony Elanga all chomping at the bit to impress their boss, the trio will be hoping for minutes tonight and will fancy their chances against lower league opposition.
120 mins from kickoff: Hello and welcome to The Sporting News’ live coverage of today’s FA Cup match. A place in the fifth round is at stake and United are heavy favourites to win as Erik ten Hag’s side look to continue an impressive run in 2023 that has seen them win five games from seven in all competitions, losing once.
The Reds return to Old Trafford for the #FACup 🙌#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 28, 2023
Man United vs Reading lineups
Man United (4-2-3-1): De Gea (GK) — Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Malacia — Casemiro, Eriksen — Antony, Fernandes, Rashford — Weghorst
Subs: Heaton, Martinez, Varane, Williams, Fred, Mainoo, Pellistri, Elanga, Garnacho
- Injured: Van de Beek, Dalot, Tuanzebe, Martial, Sancho
- Suspended: None
Ten Hag has given certain first-team players a break for this game, with Lisandro Martinez still being eased back into action following the World Cup.
Harry Maguire comes into the defence after missing the Forest match.
Luke Shaw and Diogo Dalot miss out through injury. Ten Hag hinted that Jadon Sancho could make his long-awaited return to the matchday squad, having not played for the club since October 22, but he’s not been included tonight.
Reading (5-3-2): Lumley — Yiadom, Holmes, McIntyre, Rahman, Hendrick — Loum, Hoilett, Ince — Joao, Carroll
Subs: Bouzanis, Guinness-Walker, Dann, Mbengue, Craig, Long, Azeez, Meite, Fornah
- Injured: Hutchinson, Moore, Tetek
- Suspended: None
Andy Carroll leads the line after passing a late fitness test.
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Man United vs Reading live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch all of the action from this match in some of the major territories:
| TV channel | Streaming | |
|---|---|---|
| USA | — | ESPN+ |
| Canada | Sportsnet One | Sportsnet World Now, Sportsnet Now |
| UK | ITV4 | ITVX |
| Australia | — | Paramount+ |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport 7 beIN Sports | beIN Sports Connect |
| India | — | — |
| Hong Kong | — | myTV Super, M Plus Live |
| Malaysia | Astro Super Sport 4 |
Astro GO, Sooka |
| Singapore | — | — |
UK: This match is broadcast live via ITV’s television and streaming platforms in the UK.
USA: This match streams on ESPN+ for subscribers in the USA.
Canada: FA Cup matches in Canada are streamed through Sportsnet.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream the match on Paramount+.
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