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Manchester United return to action on Sunday afternoon when they travel to Arsenal in the FA Cup.
United famously clinched a surprise 2-1 victory over Manchester City at Wembley in that same competition last season. That victory in May last year was instrumental in Erik ten Hag keeping his position at Old Trafford – at the time – before he was eventually sacked this season.
With the Dutchman now departed, Ruben Amorim has been handed the responsibility of bringing more trophies back to M16. If United are to continue their FA Cup defence beyond the third round, though, they will need to find a way past Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal – currently second in the Premier League.
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United will have several players missing when they head to the Emirates Stadium. Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw and Mason Mount are each expected to miss out against the Gunners. Here, we take a closer look at the current state of play on the treatment table;
Marcus Rashford
Injury: n/a (illness)
Expected return date: January 12 vs Arsenal (A)
What Amorim has said: Amorim has confirmed that Marcus Rashford is back in contention after missing last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool through illness.
Mason Mount
Injury: Thigh
Predicted return date: January 2025
What Amorim has said: “[He will be out for] Several weeks. I don’t know the exact date, but it’s going to be for long and that’s it. That’s part of football, you continue.”
Luke Shaw
Injury: Hamstring
Predicted return date: January 2025
What has Amorim said: “Vic [Victor Lindelof] is almost there and Luke also. But they are out [vs Liverpool].”
Victor Lindelof
Injury: Unspecified
Return date: TBC
What has Amorim said: “Vic [Victor Lindelof] is almost there and Luke also. But they are out [vs Liverpool].”
Jonny Evans
Injury: Unspecified
Return date: TBC
What Amorim has said: “Jonny [Evans] is out.”