Our prediction for this FA Cup match:
Derby
Match Time & Date:
05/03/2020
02:45 PM
Prediction: 0-2
Manchester United
A spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals will be at stake when Derby County and Manchester United face each other at Pride Park Stadium on Thursday evening. The two teams often meet in cup competitions, and you should bear in mind that Man Utd recorded a 2-0 win over Derby in their last encounter in the FA Cup. The Red Devils have been struggling in the Premier League this term, and they will be looking to save the season with a triumph in the FA Cup.
The Rams have been producing fine performances in the second half of the season, but they face an uphill task in Thursday’s football match against Wayne Rooney’s former club. The good news for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is that Anthony Martial has recovered from his injury. Marcus Rashford, on the other hand, is out for the rest of the season after suffering a back injury.
Highlighted Player (Chris Martin):
Chris Martin is a powerful striker who was eligible to play for either England or Scotland national team. His father was born in Glasgow, but Martin played four games for England U19 team. However, in May 2014 he was called in the senior Scotland squad and he made his debut in a 2-2 draw with Nigeria.
Chris Martin netted his first goal for the Scotland national team in a 6-0 win over Gibraltar in the Euro 2016 qualifiers. The 185-cm-tall attacker plays for Derby County, but he began his senior career at Norwich City. He played 102 league games for the Canaries and he scored 25 goals for the club during his seven-year spell at Carrow Road. It has to be noted that he played for the likes of Luton Town, Crystal Palace, Swindon Town on loan before joining Derby County in 2013.
Martin is well known for his brilliant aerial skills and he often scores headers. The Scottish footballer scored 14 goals for the Rams in the 2015/2016 Championship campaign.
Highlighted Team (Manchester United):
Over the years Manchester United have established themselves as one of the greatest clubs in world football. The Red Devils have won three European Cup (Champions League) trophies and they have clinched no less than 20 Premier League titles.
A number of top-class players were part of Manchester United in the past, but, no doubt, the club’s biggest legend is coach Sir Alex Ferguson, who was in charge of the team for 26 years. During Alex Ferguson’s spell at Old Trafford the club won a number of trophies, but the Red Devils have been struggling in all competitions ever since he retired. Louis van Gaal helped Manchester United win the FA Cup trophy in the 2015/2016 season, with Jese Lingard scoring the winner in the 2-1 triumph over Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium.
The likes of Bobby Charlton, Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, George Best and Eric Cantona are the football stars that graced Old Trafford for Manchester United.
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