Manchester United make the short trip to Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday, with José Mourinho's side having lost only once in all competitions since November. United have won four of their last five, and haven't conceded a single goal in the interim. Anything other than a comfortable victory would come as a disappointment for Mourinho, and a draw would force a further fixture for a side still competing on both domestic and continental fronts.
Manchester United vs. Blackburn 2017: Time, TV schedule, and how to live-stream FA Cup
Manchester United travel to Blackburn in the FA Cup on Sunday.
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Blackburn Rovers are unlikely to pose too much of a challenge for United, with Owen Coyle’s side currently struggling in the second tier. They’re in the Championship’s relegation zone at present, with victories having been few and far between for a side that were in the top flight only five years ago.
How to watch, stream, and listen
TV: Fox Sports 1 (U.S. - English); Fox Deportes (U.S. - Spanish); Sportsnet World (Canada); BT Sport 2 (U.K.)
Online streaming: Fox Sports Go, Fox Soccer 2Go (U.S.); Sportsnet World Now (Canada); BT Sport live streaming (U.K.)
For online listings in other countries, you can check out LiveSoccerTV.
Three big things to know
1. Blackburn will be without Elliott Ward, Adam Henley, Corry Evans and Tommie Hoban, who are all injured. Hope Akpan misses out through suspension. Sam Gallagher and Gordon Greer will have to pass late fitness tests if they're to be involved.
2. United have no confirmed absentees, though Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Michael Carrick, Wayne Rooney and Phil Jones are all doubtful. Mourinho will likely opt to name a slightly experimental lineup for this match, with United currently dealing with heavy fixture congestion.
3. United's last visit to Ewood Park came when these sides last met. They won 2-0 in April 2012, with two players who are still at the club, Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young, getting themselves on the scoresheet. United went on to lose the league title to Manchester City on the final day of the season; Blackburn were relegated in 19th place. Misery all round!
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