A fixture steeped in nostalgia, this will mark the first encounter between these two teams in seven years. The previous clash between Wigan Atheltic and Manchester United occurred in the FA Cup back in 2017, resulting in a 4-0 victory for the Red Devils at Old Trafford in one of football's relatively subdued rivalries.
The Red Devils could certainly benefit from some success in England's oldest cup competition, especially as Erik ten Hag's team is currently facing challenges in the Premier League. Despite reaching the FA Cup final last season, the Dutchman's side suffered a defeat at the hands of their rivals, Manchester City.
Here is all the information you need about United's upcoming visit to the DW Stadium.
Wigan Athletic vs Manchester United prediction
Wigan will be playing their first match against Man United in seven years, they will surely have trouble facing a side with much more quality but a good fight can still be expected.
Wigan are 17th in League One and with no Premier League action for the Red Devils until 14 January, Ten Hag should go strong for this one.
Even though things have not been going United’s way this season, a one-sided victory for the Red Devils is expected for Sunday’s encounter.
Prediction: Wigan Atheltic 1-4 Manchester United
Wigan Athletic vs Manchester United Team News
Wigan have been struggling in League One and this is due to injuries as they only have one player missing, Jason Kerr who suffered a ligament injury in November 2022.
On the other hand, Man United still have a number of absentees. New signing Sofyan Amrabat left for Morocco to play in AFCON while goalkeeper Andre Onana will soon be doing the same as he was called up by Cameroon. They will also be missing a number of players due to injuries like Victor Lindelof, Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, Harry Maguire, and Anthony Martial while Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia remain doubts.
Lineups
Wigan: Tickle; Clare, Hughes, Morrison, Sessegnon; Shaw, Adeeko; Godo, Lang, Jones; Magennis.
Man Utd: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Evans, Dalot; McTominay, Mainoo; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund
Wigan Athletic vs Manchester United Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have met one another a total of 19 times, with the Red Devils emerging winners in 18 of them while Wigan only managed to scrap one win.
