On Monday (January 8), Manchester United will face Wigan at DW Stadium in a match corresponding to the third round of the FA Cup, the English Football Association Cup. The current runner-up of the tournament, the Red Devils, kick off their campaign in this edition with hopes of securing at least one trophy this season. Check out below where to watch the live broadcast of Manchester United vs. Wigan.
Team Preparations: In their first match of 2024, Manchester United has struggled to maintain a positive streak in the Premier League. In their last five games, the Red Devils managed only one win, one draw, and suffered three defeats. Their latest setback came against Nottingham Forest, where they lost 2-1 away from home. Consequently, the team currently sits in eighth place with 31 points, trailing the league leaders Liverpool by 14 points.
For the upcoming match, coach Erik ten Hag will be without midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, who is away on international duty with the Moroccan national team for the Africa Cup of Nations. However, Cameroonian goalkeeper André Onana will join his national team next week, so he will be available for the game.
On the injury front, defenders Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelöf, and Lisandro Martínez, left-back Tyrell Malacia, midfielder Casemiro, playmaker Mason Mount, and forward Anthony Martial are all still recovering from their respective injuries.
On the Wigan side, coach Shaun Maloney will be missing defenders Jason Kerr and Tom Pearce due to injury. Midfielder Scott Smith and forward Stephen Humphrys are doubtful for the game.
Wigan, the FA Cup champions in 2013, is currently not in great form. The team is currently playing in the third division of English football, occupying 18th place with 27 points, just four points above the relegation zone. In their last five games, they won one, drew one, and lost three.
Manchester United is the second-most successful club in FA Cup history, having won the tournament 12 times. They are only surpassed by Arsenal, who have won it 14 times. In the previous season, Manchester United came close to adding another FA Cup trophy to their collection but were defeated by Manchester City in the final.
Where to Watch Manchester United vs. Wigan: The match between Manchester United and Wigan at DW Stadium will kick off at 5:15 PM Brasília time (GMT-3) and will be broadcast live on ESPN (cable TV) and Star+ (streaming platform).