Scott McTominay’s header early in the first half at Old Trafford helped the Reds progress to the fourth round, where they will play Middlesbrough.
It was a good response to the disappointing 1-0 defeat United suffered against Wolves in the Premier League last week.
A Scott McTominay header in the eighth minute was enough for Manchester United to beat Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup on Monday (January 10).
The German is looking forward to his first experience as a manager in the world’s oldest cup competition.
United are preparing to host Aston Villa in the third round of the historic competition at Old Trafford on Monday night.
Arsenal suffered a shock 1-0 loss against Nottingham Forest in the FA cup fixture at City Ground on Sunday.
Chelsea thrashed Chesterfield 5-1 in the FA Cup fixture at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
The Clarets were without manager Sean Dyche, who was away with Covid-19, and lacked a spark against the Terriers.
Goals from Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesus, Ilkay Gundogan and Cole Palmer saw City emerge 4-1 winners against Swindon in the FA Cup.
Daniel Sturridge is a UCL and FA Cup winner who scored 68 goals in six years with Liverpool and also won the PL with Chelsea.