For reasons beyond their control, they must now face Watford in the Carabao Cup 49 hours after they walk off the pitch against the Gunners.
With a trip to Newcastle at lunchtime the following Saturday, a Wednesday fixture in the League Cup was the only day that would allow adequate rest for the players.
However, UEFA were unwilling to move a Europa League fixture at Old Trafford on that night - the competition is normally reserved for Thursdays - and Greater Manchester Police do not have the capacity to host two major games a few miles away from each other on the same night.
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