Is Manchester United vs Reading on TV tonight? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch

28 Jan 2023
Man United vs Reading

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Manchester United will hope to continue their strong cup form as they host Reading at Old Trafford in the FA Cup fourth round.

Erik ten Hag’s side took a commanding advantage in their Carabao Cup semi-final with a 3-0 first leg win against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, and could be boosted for this fourth round encounter by the return of Jadon Sancho.

The England wing has not featured for the club since October but is back training with the first team.

Reading are currently 14th in the Championship and are managed by Paul Ince, who featured nearly 300 times in a Manchester United shirt during his playing career.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the fixture.

When is Manchester United vs Reading?

Manchester United vs Reading in the fourth round of the FA Cup is due to kick off at 8pm GMT on Saturday 28 January at Old Trafford in Manchester.

How can I watch Manchester United vs Reading?

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the game live on ITV4, with coverage from 7.15pm BST. The match can be streamed via the ITVX app or online player.

Team News

Jadon Sancho has returned to training for Manchester United, and could figure, possibly from the bench. Diogo Dalot remains out and fellow full back Luke Shaw is a doubt after missing the first leg of the club’s Carabao Cup semi final due to illness.

Reading have several significant absentees, with Liam Moore, Naby Sarr and Sam Hutchinson all injured, but Paul Ince confirmed that Andy Carroll has been back in training and is in contention for a starting place. Ovie Ejaria, who has reportedly been told he can leave the club in January, is not yet back in training after injury.

Predicted lineups

Manchester United XI: Heaton; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Malacia; McTominay, Fred, Mainoo; Elanga, Weghorst, Garnacho

Reading XI: Lumley; Yiadom, Holmes, McIntyre; Hoilett, Hendrick, Fornah, Loum, Baba; Ince, Carroll.

Odds

Manchester United 3/19

Draw 8/1

Reading 20/1

Prediction

Manchester United reach the fifth round with another strong performance. Manchester United 3-1 Reading

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