The quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup start tonight with a fascinating clash between Premier League Manchester United and League One Charlton at Old Trafford. All the pressure will be on the Red Devils to get the job done as Erik ten Hag pursues his first trophy at the club.
But United have been in top form lately and are on a seven-game winning streak, which has included comfortable home victories over Burnley and Aston Villa in the last rounds. Ten Hag has picked a strong team to face the Addicks including youngster Kobbie Mainoo with Bruno Fernandes suspended.
Charlton travel to Manchester after back-to-back wins under new manager Dean Holden, elevating them to mid-table in League One. Not since 2007 have they reached the Carabao Cup quarter-finals and they have never progressed further than this stage. Follow Man United vs Charlton live commentary with Standard Sport’s match blog!
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Nizaar Kinsella at Old Trafford
Charlton aren’t the only London club with interest in this game with Fulham loanee Steven Sessegnon and Crystal Palace loan forward Jesurun Rak-Sakyi both starting for the Addicks.
This is a huge showcase for Rak-Sakyi in particular who might see a Championship club hijack his loan.
Kick-off!
Man United vs Charlton begins!
Nizaar Kinsella at Old Trafford
Kobbie Mainoo is really highly regarded at Manchester United and has been knocking on the door for a first-team start for some time.
He is often compared to Paul Pogba due to his style and stature in central midfield. Manager Erik ten Hag has had him on the bench for a number of weeks.
Here come the players!
Dean Holden waits outside his dressing room for a handshake and good luck message to all his Addicks players.
The two teams enter the soggy arena and Manchester United vs Charlton in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals is only moments away!
Reminder!
Tonight’s game was not picked for TV selection in the UK, so stay tuned for all the latest updates.
And, remember, there is no extra time in this one – a draw will mean penalties!
Countdown to kick-off
We get underway in ten minutes!
Nizaar Kinsella at Old Trafford
You can tell this is a bigger game for Charlton than Manchester United.
There’s a lot of empty seats but not in the away end where the Addicks support are dominating the atmosphere.
Jack Butland out on the pitch
Manchester United’s new loan signing from Crystal Palace is not actually in the squad tonight but he has been out in the warm-up to get a feel for Old Trafford.
Countdown to kick-off
We’ll be bringing you expert analysis, player ratings and manager reaction from Nizaar Kinsella during and after the game – once he’s dried off from the rain!
Charlton players greeted their 9,000-plus away fans when they came out to warm-up earlier on.
Steven Sessegnon interview
The Charlton loanee starts tonight and caught up with Standard Sport ahead of the game.
“We had a few young boys on the pitch at the time, so I felt the need to step up and take one,” he says, talking the last round penalty shootout win, his Fulham career and more.
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