Manchester United stars arrive at Lowry Hotel as Romelu Lukaku, Paul Pogba and Co prepare to take on derby in FA Cup third round
- Manchester United team pictured making their way into Lowry Hotel in city
- Players will spend afternoon together ahead of kick-off at Old Trafford at 20:00
- United take on Championship side Derby for place in fourth round of FA Cup
Jose Mourinho's Manchester United team arrived at the Lowry Hotel ahead of their FA Cup third-round clash with Derby.
Romelu Lukaku donned red headphones as he joined his team-mates in scaling the steps of their afternoon's accomodation.
The players were kitted out in their club issue tracksuits and will spend time in the familiar confines of the Lowry before the 20:00 kick-off on Friday night.
Romelu Lukaku was kitted out in Manchester United training gear as he entered the Lowry
Henrikh Mkhitaryan (left) and Daley Blind (right) strolled into the hotel together
Paul Pogba carried in his bag as he joined his team-mates ahead of Friday night's game
Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Juan Mata were also seen hauling their gear from the car park before entering.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Daley Blind strolled in together and Mourinho will no doubt be delivering his final messages to his side ahead of kick-off.
A place in the fourth round is at stake and the hosts are heavy favourites to advance at the expense of the Championship visitors.
Gary Rowett's team are pushing for promotion, currently lying in second place, 12 points adrift of leaders Wolves.
Juan Mata stepped out of a chauffeur driven car on a frigid morning in Manchester
Marcus Rashford will be looking to help his side advance to the FA Cup fourth round
United will be looking to back up their 2-0 victory over Everton at Goodison Park with another win.
Mourinho's men faltered in December, suffering defeats by Manchester City and Bristol City whilst being held by Leicester, Burnley and Southampton.
But Lukaku, Pogba and Co will be optimisic that the new year can see them get back on track.
Chris Smalling stepped off the team coach, he will hope to be involved in the game
Ander Herrera has struggled for game time under Jose Mourinho so far this season
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