Man United have faced Brighton in six previous FA Cup ties and have won them all, most recently in the 2023 semifinals, prevailing 7-6 on penalties after a goalless draw. In the league, though, Brighton have won three of their last four visits to Old Trafford (the lone loss came this season, a 4-2 reverse) and that makes for an intriguing fixture.

Darren Fletcher has said he's "prepared" if Manchester United decide to hand him the head coach job until the end of the season.

The United boss insisted the FA Cup is an "important competition" for the club as they "are about winning trophies", and added: "We've had good success in recent years, it's an amazing competition. It...