Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be managing his 13th match in charge at Manchester United on Monday night, but this will be his first one where he’s coming off a loss. Solskjaer will be leading United into Stamford Bridge to take on FA Cup holders Chelsea in a fifth round clash that serves as a rematch of last year’s final.

The Norwegian harkened back not to that match, but 20 years ago when the baby faced assassin, then a player with United, was a part of the very historical Sir Alex Ferguson led side that won at Chelsea in the FA Cup semifinal; on their way to really big things.

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Last FA Cup, Chelsea defeated Manchester United in the tournament final; this time they’ll meet in the fifth round with both sides very hungry to win a trophy. For Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri, his seat is scorching hot right now and holding on to a trophy is a good way to try and cool it.

For United caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, winning a trophy would help strengthen his case that the interim label should be stripped off his job title at the end of the season. In order to get there however, he’ll need to completely revamp his plan of attack.

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Manchester United play their second of three straight matches against big money, brand name clubs when they visit Chelsea for a FA Cup fifth round clash on Monday night. The Red Devils will hope that their attack, and with it the result will be much better than last time out, a disastrous 2-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the home leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout round tie.

Anthony Martial was very uncharacteristically in poor form before leaving early due to injury. Jesse Lingard also had an injury force him into an early exit. Both will be further assessed as kickoff draws closer, but as of now the pair are very serious doubts for the Chelsea clash.

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