LONDON, Jan. 24 -- The fourth round of the FA Cup offers a chance for both redemption and disaster for top-flight clubs and Manchester United in particular on a weekend which gives some of England's smaller clubs their annual chance of glory.

Manchester United are the team most under the spotlight after their midweek defeat to Burnley, which has been described as one of their most depressing displays in decades, and coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under more pressure than ever as his side prepare for Sunday's visit to play Tranmere Rovers from League 1 (third tier of the English game).

Tranmere earned their place in the fourth round after knocking Watford out in a replay this week and will fancy their chances against a United side under tremendous pressure and without the injured Marcos Rashford.

Defeat for Solskjaer's men in Prenton Park could well cost the popular coach his job, even though most agree United's problems run far deeper than just the man on the bench.

Premier League leaders Liverpool rested nearly all of their first team squad as they knocked Everton out in the last round and will field a young side again when they visit League 1 Shrewsbury.

The Cup looks to be Tottenham's best chance of silverware this season, but Jose Mourinho's men, who are trying to sign Real Sociedad forward Willian Jose to cover for the injured Harry Kane, face a difficult trip to play an in-form Southampton, who have Danny Ings are their most potent threat.

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