With one foot already firmly in the Carabao Cup final, the FA Cup represents another realistic target for silverware for Manchester United this season as they look to finally end a six-year wait for a major trophy. Erik ten Hag’s side host Championship outfit Reading in the fourth round at Old Trafford tonight looking to continue their impressive recent form.
United lost 3-2 at Arsenal in the Premier League last weekend but were lifted by their 3-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Wednesday. That result all-but sealed a place at Wembley and United will fancy their chances of progressing past familiar opponents Reading, who are five points outside the play-off places in the Championship but have been struggling lately under ex-Red Devils star Paul Ince.
United are on a 10-match winning streak across all competitions at home and Marcus Rashford will be hoping to continue his brilliant goalscoring form, while Harry Maguire is set for a rare start. Follow Manchester United vs Reading live below!
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HT: Man United 0-0 Reading
United might need something special here…
CHANCE FOR READING!
45 mins: Malacia takes too long in clearing the ball and Hoilett gets a shot off but it’s cleared.
A reminder that United are still in a game here.
Antony tries his luck again
44 mins: Certainly United’s most lively player tonight, the Brazilian shoots wide again.
With Reading defending so well, it could take something special.
Penalty claim!
39 mins: United players FURIOUS as Hoillett brings down Casemiro in the box.
Nothing given, however.
GOAL RULED OUT!
A very tight offside call keeps the scores level!
VAR check….
This looks tight…
GOAL! Man United 1-0 Reading | Marcus Rashford ‘34
34 mins: Rashford becomes the first Man United player to score in 10 home games on the spin after bundling home following Weghorst’s flick on.
United going through the gears now
32 mins: Brilliant ball from Antony frees Fernandes in the box, though the midfielder drags his shot just wide.
All United at the moment.
Chance for Man United!
26 mins: Fernandes tries to place one into the top corner but just misses the target.
Feels as if Reading are dropping deeper and deeper now.
