Reds Duo Out Of Hammers Cup Tie

Manchester United midfielders Paul Pogba and Maroaune Fellaini will miss Wednesday’s EFL Cup quarter-final against West Ham United through suspension, after the pair picked up their fifth bookings of the season in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with the same opponents.

Pogba’s first-half yellow card for simulation followed cautions against Watford, Chelsea, Manchester City and Burnley earlier this season.

The 23-year-old Frenchman had earlier provided the assist for United’s equaliser as his cross was met by talismanic striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, as the Swede netted his seventh league goal of the season.

Fellaini, who replaced winger Jesse Lingard with five minutes remaining, was booked by referee Jonathan Moss for a strong challenge on West Ham captain Mark Noble.

Belgium international Fellaini had previously collected yellow cards in the games against Hull City, Manchester City, Watford and Liverpool.

Despite the absence of the suspended duo, the Reds will hope to beat West Ham at home at the second time of asking on Wednesday night and secure a place in the EFL Cup's January semi-finals.