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Paul Merson makes Man United prediction: Jose Mourinho always does this
MANCHESTER UNITED boss Jose Mourinho always takes the cups seriously.
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That is the view of former Arsenal winger-turned-pundit Paul Merson.
With an EFL Cup final appearance already booked in against Southampton on February 26, Manchester United take on Blackburn in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Sunday (4.15pm).
And Merson reckons United will be able to make light work of the Championship outfit with Jose Mourinho likely to put out a strong team.
Jose Mourinho always takes the cups seriously, says Paul Merson
I can't see this being too difficult for Manchester United
"I can't see this being too difficult for Manchester United," Merson told Sky Sports.
"One thing Jose Mourinho always does is take the cups seriously.
"They are already in the EFL Cup Final and I just don't see them slipping up here.
Jose Mourinho's Manchester United take on Blackburn in the FA Cup on Sunday
"Blackburn are second bottom of the Championship and their priority has to be staying in that division this season."
Prior to their trip to Ewood Park, United will be looking to make the most of their home advantage when St Etienne pay a visit to Old Trafford in the Europa League tonight (8.05pm).
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