Manchester United looked like they were finding some form after a dreadful start to the season, but were put right back to square one by defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in their last Premier League match. The Red Devils will look to bounce straight back with an FA Cup third round win on Sunday, though unfortunately they haven't been handed an easy draw.
Manchester United vs. Swansea City, 2014 FA Cup: Preview and TV schedule
One of the more intriguing of this weekend’s FA Cup ties is Manchester United’s game at home to Swansea on Sunday.
Fellow top-flight side Swansea visit Old Trafford for this one, with Michael Laudrup’s team coming in off the back of a recent rocky run of form. The Jacks haven’t won in their last six in the league, and will be hoping they can find some success away from the pressures of the Premier League spotlight.
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However, they, like United, have a fair share of injury problems, with goalkeeper Michel Vorm and attackers Nathan Dyer, Michu and Pablo Hernández their biggest misses. United will be without Marouane Fellaini, Nani and Ashley Young, while Robin van Persie, Rafael da Silva and Phil Jones face late fitness tests to determine their availability.
Manchester United injuries and suspensions
Out: Marouane Fellaini (wrist), Nani (hamstring), Ashley Young (shoulder). In doubt: Robin van Persie (thigh), Rafael da Silva (groin), Phil Jones (knee).
Swansea City injuries and suspensions
Out: Michel Vorm (knee), Nathan Dyer (ankle), Michu (ankle), Garry Monk (knee), Pablo Hernández (hamstring). In doubt: None.
Projected lineups
Manchester United: Anders Lindegaard; Alexander Büttner, Chris Smalling, Rio Ferdinand, Rafael da Silva; Ryan Giggs, Darren Fletcher; Adnan Januzaj, Shinji Kagawa, Antonio Valencia; Javier Hernández.
Swansea City: Gerhard Tremmel; Neil Taylor, Chico Flores, Jordi Amat, Dwight Tiendalli; Leon Britton, Jonathan de Guzmán; Roland Lamah, Jonjo Shelvey, Alejandro Pozuelo; Álvaro Vázquez.
Match Date/Time: Sunday, 4:30 p.m. local, 11:30 a.m. ET
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
TV: Fox Sports 1 (U.S. - English), FOX Deportes (U.S. - Spanish), Sportsnet World (Canada), BT Sport 1 (U.K.)
Online: Fox Soccer 2Go (U.S.), BT Sport 1 (U.K.)
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