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Ibrahimovic has been in stunning form this season, scoring 18 goals in 28 games since joining Manchester United on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.
Maroune Fellaini put the Reds in the ascendancy with a second goal three minutes from time. Manchester United is the favourite but we will do our best to be in the final.
United are potentially three games away from Mourinho’s first trophy since replacing Louis van Gaal as manager last summer, with the side preparing for their first of two legs against Hull and a potential final trip to Wembley should they emerge triumphant.
Martial gave the England global a torrid time on that day and explained that he always tries to unsettle any opposition he faces. “It’s an important game for us and the second leg will be hard so let’s try to finish the tie in the first leg”. That negative streak was fatal for Mike Phelan who got sacked and was replaced with Marco Silva.
Marcos Rojo is set to miss the game after picking up a knock at the weekend and with Eric Bailly away at the Africa Cup of Nations, Phil Jones is set to be partnered by Chris Smalling at the back.
United are in a great run of form, but our performances against the Premier League’s best sides this season prove we can beat anyone on our day, and playing away nearly helps us as it forces the opposition to play and leave us space.
Man Utd have won 11 and lost none of their last 12 matches against Hull City in all competitions (D1).
Ander Herrera and Antonio Valencia are also poised to start the first leg at Old Trafford after missing the FA Cup win over Reading.
Elsewhere in the draw, non-league sides Sutton United and Lincoln will both have home advantage in the fourth round provided they win their third-round replays against Wimbledon and Ipswich respectively.
However, they will have to do without the services of captain Curtis Davies while Michael Dawson and Harry Maguire are also doubtful for the clash.
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Hull were agonisingly close to taking the lead from a free kick when Snodgrass’s effort found Hernandez who flicked it on for Diomande, but his headed attempt hit the woodwork.
