Manchester United vs Middlesbrough live stream: How to watch FA Cup fixture online and on TV tonight

The first place in the fifth round of the FA Cup will be decided when Manchester United take on Middlesbrough.

Scott McTominay, centre, scored the only goal in Manchester United’s third round win

The two sides have not met since 2017, though visiting boss Chris Wilder won on his last trip to Old Trafford in January of last year while manager of Sheffield United.

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

Ralf Rangnick felt comfortable parting with both Anthony Martial and Donny van de Beek in January, but has several players available again after the winter break.

After Manchester United’s scratchy third round win against Aston Villa, Middlesbrough will be looking to pounce and cause a cup surprise.

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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