Nigel Pearson is a man under pressure and, while he will be hoping to move one step closer to a Wembley appearance, Premier
League survival remains the primary consideration of the manager of the team currently sitting rock bottom of the table.
Reading manager Brian McDermott has insisted Premier
League survival remains the Royals» priority but urged them not to overawed at Old Trafford.
Not exact matches
Norwich City are facing a fight for their Premier
League survival but with four of the top seven teams still to face them in their four
remaining games, it will be a tough task.
Saints, who are 18th and without a win in their last seven
league matches, have just five games remaining to ensure their Premier League survival starting at Leicester on Thursday
league matches, have just five games
remaining to ensure their Premier
League survival starting at Leicester on Thursday
League survival starting at Leicester on Thursday night.