The FA Cup offers Louis van Gaal an important chance of silverware this season, and so Manchester United versus Sheffield United takes on particular importance.
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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 8, 2016
Nigel Adkins will be hoping the Blades can repeat the cup run his predecessor Nigel Clough's side enjoyed in last season's League Cup, where they got to the semi-final. Currently eighth in League One, FA Cup success could be a valuable tonic, and, of course, the promise of a win over Manchester United is an intoxicating one.