Erik ten Hag sends Manchester United warning as Wigan Athletic explain FA Cup plan

Manchester United begin their FA Cup campaign this evening when they travel to Wigan Athletic.

For Erik ten Hag's side, the cup competition provides their final realistic chance of silverware this season. Before Christmas, the Reds crashed out of the Champions League and Carabao Cup with a whimper.

The Premier League has provided no solace either with United suffering inconsistent form to leave them floundering in eighth place, a worrying nine points behind the top four. Such performances this season mean Ten Hag is unlikely to pick a weakened side against the Latics for fear of being on the wrong end of an upset.

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In our round-up of the headlines, the Dutchman has sent a strong message to his players.

United manager Ten Hag has described cup football as 'do or die' in a warning to his players ahead of Monday's game against Wigan.

Ten Hag's side made the final of the FA Cup last term, only to be defeated at Wembley by rivals Manchester City and it's hoped they can go one step further in this season's campaign. Since relegation from the Premier League, Wigan have won more FA Cup ties against top-flight opponents (six) than any other side outside the division. They also won the competition in 2012/13.

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Wigan Athletic winger Callum McManaman has encouraged his teammates to 'express themselves' ahead of Monday night's FA Cup third round tie against United at the DW Stadium.

The League One Latics, who have reached the third round as a result of wins over Exeter City and York City, will be hoping to produce an upset and add to United's woes. The Reds will be itching to get back to winning ways after their