Nottingham Forest vs Man United – FA Cup fifth-round: Live score, team news and updates as Erik ten Hag looks to ease pressure on his job after Fulham defeat by booking spot in last eight

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Man United team news: Fernandes and Varane fit to start, Antony returns to starting XI

Interesting team news from Manchester United.

Bruno Fernandes and Raphael Varane have both won their races to be fit for tonight.

The notable team news is the recall of Antony and Amrabat to the starting XI.

Both have fallen down the pecking order in recent weeks.

Ten Hag gave both men the opportunity to shine tonight.

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Nottingham Forest team news

Here’s how the hosts line up for tonight’s match.

Fortunately, there is no sign of Nuno Espirito Santo resting players for the Premier League relegation battle.

Nottingham forest: Turner; Williams, Felipe, Murillo, Toffolo; Danilo, Yates; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Awoniyi; Origin.

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Man United arrive at the City Ground… but who will make the starting line-up?

Mail Sport’s Nathan Salt is at the City Ground as the Man Unite squad arrive ahead of tonight’s match.

The team news should be fascinating as Ten Hag tries to get a reaction to the loss to Fulham.

We know Harry Maguire has already been ruled out due to injury, while Ten Hag confirmed that Bruno Fernandes and Raphael Varane are doubts.

Could there be a recall for Antony tonight and possible involvement of more youngsters from the club?

It won’t be long before we find out…

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Erik ten Hag has gone on the attack in recent days after Man United’s unbeaten run against Fulham came to a shuddering halt.

The Dutchman batted away questions about his future during his press conference ahead of tonight’s match.

Ten Hag has insisted he does not need a public vote of confidence from Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the new co-owner of Manchester United.

Ratcliffe had given a lukewarm response to questions about Ten Hag’s future after completing its £1.3 billion investment last week

“I’m under contract for three seasons, so that doesn’t matter to me,” said Ten Hag. I just focus on the process, so I don’t care what’s going on around me.

I have a lot of conversations with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, also with Sir Dave Brailsford and others in that group, so I know where we stand and I feel like they believe in me.

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Oddly enough, at least for me, the FA Cup quarter-final draw will take place ahead of tonight’s matches.

The draw will take place at 7pm on ITV4, ahead of their coverage of Chelsea’s match against Leeds United.

The route to Wembley therefore becomes clearer for Nottingham Forest and Man United.

Only it won’t be relevant to tonight’s losing team…

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Just when you thought Manchester United were making progress, along came Fulham.

Last weekend’s 2-1 defeat to the Cottagers at Old Trafford immediately put the pressure back on Man United boss Erik ten Hag.

Mail Sport Man United correspondent Nathan Salt provides the perfect backdrop setter for tonight’s match, with tonight’s encounter seen as the start of a defining week in the club’s season.

‘It’s a must-win in the fifth round of the FA Cup to Nottingham Forest, where they were last beaten prior to the defeat at Fulham, and then a terrifying prospect to take on City in this patched-up country in a Manchester derby,” he says. writes.

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Welcome!

Good evening and welcome to another evening of action in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Holders Man City, Newcastle, Leicester and Coventry have all booked their places in the quarter-finals over the past two days, with four teams set to complete the line-up tonight.

Erik ten Hag has taken his Manchester United side to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest in a crucial match for the under-pressure boss.

Forest receives the support of a vocal home supporter, who is happy to put aside relegation concerns for an evening.

We’ll also bring you updates on another Premier League affair as Brighton host Wolves.

Both matches start at 7:45 PM.

It promises to be a fantastic football evening.

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: A general view of merchandise from street vendors, such as half and half scarves featuring Manchester United and Nottingham Forest and scarves showing support for Nottingham Forest, are on display, ahead of the Emirates FA Cup fifth round match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United at the City Ground on February 28, 2024 in Nottingham, England.  (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)


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