Everton vs. Manchester United – Devils progress Round of 8 - (2025)

The extent of McTominay's injury is not certain but he won't recover in time for Wednesday's night game while Luke Shaw is also a doubt following his unavailability against Leeds.

Players like Edinson Cavani, Alex Telles, Donny van de Beek and Paul Pogba will all be pushing for starts while goalkeeper Dean Henderson is expected to come back in despite his howler in the win against Sheffield United last week. Marcus Rashford with five goals in his last six away league games will be the attacking spearhead for the Red Devils.

On the other hand, Ancelotti has been a bit handicapped by injuries to Allan, Lucas Digne, Fabian Delph and Jean-Philippe Gbamin. Central midfielder Andre Gomes looks doubtful after missing the December 19 game against Arsenal with a hamstring injury. Colombian star James Rodriguez could come in at some point of the game after missing out in the win against the Gunners.

Everton probable XI in a 4-2-3-1 formation: Robin Olsen (goal); Ben Godfrey, Michael Keane, Mason Holgate, Seamus Coleman; Abdoulaye Doucoure, Tom Davies; Alex Iwobi, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Richarlison; Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Manchester United probable XI in a 4-2-3-1 formation: Dean Henderson (goal); Alex Telles, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Aaron Wan-Bissaka; Fred, Paul Pogba; Juan Mata, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford; Anthony Martial

While playmaker Bruno Fernandes, Rashford and Martial will be the driving force for Ole Solksjaer, the Toffees will bank on the frontal duo of  Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin to get them goals.

Despite Ancelotti being a seasoned expert when it comes to high-profile games such as these, United's attack may be a bit too handle given their spectacular form on the road this season. The visitors to Goodison park  certainly are the favourites to progress into the next round on Wednesday.