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Mata acknowledges Ipswich Town threat ahead of League Cup showdown

Ipswich Town travel to Manchester United tonight. Credit: PA

Ipswich Town will be hoping to cause an upset when they head to Manchester United in the Capital One Cup tonight (September 23).

Town will be backed by 4,800 travelling fans at Old Trafford.

Juan Mata says that Manchester United will have to be at their best. Credit: PA

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata says that the home side will have to be at their best if they are to progress to round four.

"On Wednesday we start in the Capital One Cup against Ipswich Town.

They are a historic team in English football and I'm sure it won't be an easy game for us."

– Juan Mata, Manchester United

Elsewhere, Norwich City host West Brom while MK Dons take on Southampton.