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What TV channel is Blackburn v Manchester United on, when is kick off and what is the latest team news?

Everything you need to know as Blackburn Rovers host Manchester United in the 5th round of the F.A. Cup

Shingi Mararike

Published: 16:03, 19 Feb 2017
Updated: 16:11, 19 Feb 2017

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JOSE Mourinho's Manchester United will look to overcome a packed fixture list to take on Championship strugglers Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park this Sunday.

The game represents the renewal of one of English football's old rivalries, as two sides who battled for Premier League supremacy in the mid 90's clash for a place in the 6th round.

United face Blackburn for the first time since the Fergie era — United face Blackburn for the first time since the Fergie eraCredit: Getty Images

Where can I watch the game?

The match is being shown on BT Sport 2

You can also keep updated with the action in our SunSport blog.

What is the latest Blackburn news?

21 year old Sam Gallagher could miss out after suffering a gash in the knee that required stitches against Sheffield Wednesday this Tuesday.

Who is definitely out for Blackburn?

Hope Akpan, who received a late red card for "excessive protest" in the same game will miss out through a suspension.

Rested for the Europa League, Wayne Rooney is set to make a return — Rested for the Europa League, Wayne Rooney is set to make a returnCredit: Getty Images

What is the latest Manchester United news?

Mourinho has chosen to rest Wayne Rooney, Michael Carrick and Phil Jones for the Europa League round of 32 tie against Saint Etienne. They could all come back into the fold this Sunday.

Who is definitely out for Manchester United?

No definites for United, but Jones is returning from a knock.

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When is Blackburn v Manchester United?

The FA Cup encounter will take place on Sunday 19 February at 4:15 pm.

Form Guide

Blackburn - LDWLW

Manchester United - WWDWL

SunSport prediction

Jose called it himself. The games are coming thick and fast. A tired Manchester United will slip to a shock 1-0 defeat.

United won the cup last year with a Jesse Lingard winner — United won the cup last year with a Jesse Lingard winnerCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Blackburn vs Manchester United- Facts

The last time the teams met at Ewood Park in 2012. United ran out 2-0 winners. Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young scored.
This is the first time Blackburn are taking on Manchester United since Sir Alex Ferguson retired
In 1995 Blackburn became the first club to win the Premier League other than Manchester United, preventing Fergie's men from winning a 5th straight league title.
This will be the 57th consecutive Manchester United FA Cup game to have shown on live TV
Manchester United's record league defeat was came at the hands of Blackburn. A 7-0 loss in April 1926

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FA Cup