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Norwich vs Man United prediction: How will FA Cup fixture play out today?



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Manchester United travel to Norwich in fine form after extending their unbeaten run to 13 games across all competitions.

The 3-0 win against Sheffield United puts them firmly in the thick of the race for a top four finish, with Chelsea just five points clear in fourth.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows the priority remains qualification for the Champions League, but this FA Cup quarter-final presents a wonderful opportunity to advance in pursuit of claiming silverware.


The Canaries meanwhile face a decision over how strong their line-up is for this tie, with Arsenal next up in the Premier League on Wednesday and just a six-point gap to safety.

Here is our prediction for the game at Carrow Road.

Manchester United striker Anthony Martial celebrates scoring against Sheffield United (Getty)

When is it and what time is kick-off?

The match will begin at 5:30pm on Saturday 27 June at Carrow Road.

How can I watch it online and on TV?

The match will be shown live on BBC One with coverage beginning at 5.10pm. Fans can also catch a live stream of the game on the iPlayer.

What is the team news?

Farke may recall Emiliano Buendia, Teemu Pukki and Todd Cantwell, while Grant Hanley, Christoph Zimmermann and Sam Byram remain out injured.

Solskjaer has a host of options available, with the only injury doubts Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe.

Predicted line-ups

Norwich: Krul; Aarons, Godfrey, Klose, Lewis; Trybull, Vrancic; Buendia, Stiepermann, Cantwell; Pukki

Man United: Romero; Wan-Bissaka, Bailly, Maguire, Williams; McTominay, Pogba; James, Fernandes, Rashford; Martial

What are the odds?

Norwich: 13/2

Draw: 15/4

Manchester United: 2/5

Prediction

United are high on confidence and attacking with real intent right now. And with competition for places and a host of players in form right now, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer currently has a selection dilemma. While the priority will remain qualifying for the Champions League, United have shown under the Norwegian they can take out any opponent in a one-off contest, making the FA Cup a realistic goal and the potential for silverware to end the season and present tangible evidence of progress at Old Trafford. Daniel Farke will hope the cup tie can serve as a spark to inspire the Canaries in their battle to beat the drop, but United have so much attacking talent right now and are not conceding goals – just three in 13 games – which points to a comfortable away win. 0-3.



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