Manchester United face West Ham this evening in a quarter-final replay that will be the last ever FA Cup fixture held at Upton Park, with the Hammers set for a future-defining move to the Olympic Stadium.
Four points adrift of a Champions League spot with just six games of the season remaining, the FA Cup represents the Red Devils’ best chance of finding a silver lining in what has been a largely underwhelming season at Old Trafford.
The official starting Xis were confirmed on Twitter around thirty minutes ago but not every Red Devils fan is happy with Louis van Gaal’s selection this evening – in fact, quite the opposite.
Whilst the return of Wayne Rooney, selected as a substitute, has been received warmly by the majority, the same can’t be said for Marouane Fellaini’s presence in central midfield.
The cumbersome lankster has come under continuous criticism this season and hasn’t actually been involved in a United fixture since their Europa League elimination at the hands of Liverpool last month.
There is certainly weight to the argument that his height and power could prove pivotal in a feisty FA Cup tie, but it’s safe to say United fans on Twitter aren’t too pleased. Here are some of the best responses to Fellaini’s involvement…
