Newport vs Man United – FA Cup fourth spherical: Live rating and updates

This is a large potential banana pores and skin for Manchester United and Erik ten Hag’s staff choice reveals us that he’s in no temper to entertain the thought of a cup upset at the moment.

Picturesque views throughout Newport as Rodney Parade sits peaceable within the hours main as much as at the moment’s match.

Here is how the hosts line-up this afternoon.

United fan Will Evans and strike companion Seb Palmer-Houlden are two to regulate.

Erik ten Hag has named his beginning XI to face the League Two aspect.

As anticipated, it is a first begin for younger goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.

Fans might be inspired to see Casemiro and Luke Shaw make their returns.

I’m anticipating a 4-2-3-1 as follows:

Bayindir; Shaw, Martinez, Varane, Dalot; Mainoo, Casemiro; Garnacho, Fernandes, Antony; Hojlund

Here is the fifth spherical attract full:

Blackburn Rovers or Wrexham vs. Newcastle

Chelsea or Aston Villa vs. Leeds or Plymouth

Bournemouth vs. Leicester

Liverpool or Norwich vs. Watford or Southampton

Bristol City or Nottingham Forest vs. Newport County or Manchester United

Wolves vs. Brighton

Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry City vs. Maidstone United

Luton vs. Manchester City

It’s going to be a really busy subsequent 10 minutes.

The fifth spherical draw is moments away, whereas staff information might be out at 3.30pm.

With a good few Man United supporters sprinkled amongst his first staff, Graham Coughlan might be hoping his aspect can deal with the duty at hand and produce a memorable upset on Sunday afternoon.

Mail Sport investigated Newport’s historical past with the Red Devils…

At half-time of Liverpool vs Norwich, which the Reds are presently main 2-1, we’re due the fifth spherical draw.

Here are the all vital numbers:

1. Watford or Southampton*

2. Blackburn or Wrexham*

3. Bournemouth

5. Bristol City or Nottingham Forest (R)

6. Leicester City

7. Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry (R)

8. Chelsea or Aston Villa (R)

9. Maidstone

10. Liverpool or Norwich*

11. Man City

12. Leeds or Plymouth (R)

14. Newport County or Man United*

15. Brighton

16. Newcastle

*= but to play/or in play

(R)= draw and can play a replay

Erik ten Hag’s gamers have arrived at Rodney Parade… rather more humble environment than what these megastars are usually used to, that is for positive.

This is an excellent interview with Newport’s star striker Will Evans.

READ IT IN FULL HERE.

Our Manchester United reporter Chris Wheeler is true.

With Marcus Rashford reported to have been in a Belfast nightclub on Wednesday and Thursday – and the actual fact he misses out at the moment – the optics do not look nice for Erik ten Hag.

We ought to know rather more on this when the supervisor speaks.

One massive identify that will not be concerned at the moment is Marcus Rashford.

READ WHY HERE.

More media curiosity than ever means it is a huge take a look at for Rodney Parade’s amenities.

Seems they’ve completed that traditional factor that you simply get at household gatherings the place you need to scour the loft for some outdated chairs and also you simply hope you do not find yourself getting seated on one.

(I at all times get seated on one)

Newport’s dressing room is stuffed with Man United followers – extra on that shortly – so the nerves MUST be jangling for these lads.

What a day for them.

Well, that is the fantastic thing about the FA Cup.

Yesterday we had National League South Maidstone United defeating Championship excessive flyers Ipswich Town… now it is the flip of League Two Newport County as they attempt to stun Manchester United.

The Welsh aspect are at dwelling in entrance of a packed out Rodney Parade and whereas United are large favourites, this competitors is plagued by nice FA Cup shocks.