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 over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, the Red Devils welcome former player Paul Ince to Old Trafford with his Reading side.
As for Reading, they head into the match off the back of a shock 4-0 defeat to Stoke on Saturday that leaves them 16th in the Championship.
Sporting News is following the match live and providing live score updates, commentary.
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Man United vs. Reading live score
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Man United vs. Reading live updates, highlights from FA Cup
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 going into the match as Erik ten Hag’s side look to continue their impressive displays in 2023.
The Reds return to Old Trafford for the #FACup 🙌#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 28, 2023
Man United vs Reading lineups
Ten Hag will continue to rotate his starting XI based on the demands of multiple competitions, with fringe players given a chance against Reading.
England star Luke Shaw has been ill and remains a doubt, while Ten Hag confirmed Diogo Dalot is still not fully fit. Alejandro Garnacho and Anthony Elanga could be line to start for the hosts, and Harry Maguire may also feature after being suspended for the win at Forest.
Ten Hag also hinted that Jadon Sancho could make the squad. The winger has not played for United since the 1-1 draw with Chelsea on October 22.
Man United starting XI (4-2-3-1): De Gea (GK) — Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Maguire, Malacia — McTominay, Eriksen — Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho — Elanga
Ince is without ex-Newcastle United forward Andy Carroll through injury, but he will name a strong lineup in this tie, including former Premier League stalwarts Scott Dann and Jeff Hendrick.
Reading starting XI (5-3-2): Lumley (GK) — Hoilett, Yiadom, Dann, McIntyre, Rahman — Hendrick, Loum, Fornah — Ince, Meite
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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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