United also suffered disappointing exits in both the EFL Cup and Champions League, bowing out to Bristol City and Sevilla respectively by 2–1 scorelines.

[15] Manchester United entered the FA Cup in the third round as all 20 Premier League clubs automatically received a bye to that stage.

[19] The two sides last met in the third round of the 2005–06 FA Cup, with United winning a replay 5–0 at Old Trafford following a goalless draw at the Pirelli Stadium.

The draw was made on 24 August 2017, with Manchester United drawn alongside Benfica, Basel and CSKA Moscow.

After winning their group and progressing to the round of 16, United were drawn against Spanish club Sevilla in the first competitive meeting between the two sides.

Romelu Lukaku pulled one back for United six minutes from the end, but they were unable to score the two further goals required to avoid elimination.