Derby County vs Manchester United: Louis van Gaal looks to answer critics against lower league opposition

A look ahead to the FA Cup fixture at the iPro Stadium

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal (Getty Images)

It’s a big game for…

Louis Van Gaal: The Manchester United manager was booed loudly by the Old Trafford faithful after his side’s lacklustre defeat against Southampton. His job is really on the line now and a defeat here could well be the final nail in the coffin.

Best stat…

3: Derby have only won three times when facing Man United in cup competitions in 13 attempts.

Remember when…

Paulo Wanchope scored this cracking solo effort back in 1997.

Player to watch…

Tom Ince: The young winger was widely touted as a future star, but couldn’t seem to settle at one club. Now at Derby, he is thriving this season with eight goals so far. He could shine on the big stage.

Past three-meetings…

Derby 1 (Addison) Man Utd 4 (Nani, Gibson, Ronaldo, Welbeck), FA Cup, February 2009

Man Utd 4 (Nani, O’Shea, Tevez, Ronaldo) Derby 2 (Barnes 2), Carling Cup, January 2009

Derby 1 (Commons) Man Utd 0, Carling Cup, January 2009

Form guide…

Derby: DLWDLL

Man Utd: DWWDWL

Vital information…

KICK-OFF TIME: 7.55pm

TV: Live on BBC1, coverage starts at 7.30pm.