Manchester United vs Middlesbrough confirmed line-ups: Team news ahead of FA Cup fixture tonight

Ralf Rangnick could be boosted by the availability of Paul Pogba as Manchester United host Middlesbrough in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Paul Pogba could be fit to play after several months out

The French midfielder has been out since early November but is seemingly fully fit, and could figure alongside a host of returnees.

FOLLOW LIVE: Teams and all the action as Man United face Middlesbrough in the FA Cup fourth round

Middlesbrough were below their best last time out against Coventry but ground out a 1-0 win, and will hope to pounce upon a side still adjusting to their new German manager.

Chris Wilder, then manager of Sheffield United, won on his last visit to Old Trafford, and will hope talented Slovenian Andrez Sporar can continue his impressive season.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the fourth round tie:

When and where is it?

The match at Old Trafford is due to kick-off at 20.00 GMT on Friday 4 February.

How can I watch?

The fourth round tie will be shown live on ITV in the United Kingdom, with coverage beginning at 7.30pm. Those signed up to the free ITV Hub can stream the game via the app or website.

Confirmed line-ups

Manchester United XI: Henderson; Dalot, Maguire, Varane, Shaw; McTominay, Pogba; Sancho, Fernandes, Rashford; Ronaldo.

Middlesbrough XI: Lumley; Dijksteel, Fry, McNair; Jones, Crooks, Howson, Tavernier, Taylor; Sporar, Balogun.

Odds

Manchester United win: 4/11

Draw: 17/4

Middlesbrough win: 10/1

Prediction

Manchester United should have enough to overcome potentially perilous fourth round opposition, though Middlesbrough certainly have the ability to give Ralf Rangnick’s side a fright. Manchester United 2-1 Middlesbrough

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