West Ham will attempt to summon the spirit of Paolo Di Canio when they meet Manchester United in the FA Cup after this routine victory set up an enticing fifth-round tie at Old Trafford.
Since Di Canio’s strike in January 2001 gave West Ham a memorable victory at the Theatre of Dreams, they have failed to beat United in four attempts in the competition.
Goals in either half from Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio booked West Ham’s spot in the last 16 and though they will travel to United as underdogs, the fixture list for Erik ten Hag’s men will give them hope.