Manchester United striker Anthony Martial hopes to start tomorrow night against FA Cup opponents Everton.

The 27-year-old has scored a career-best seven goals against the Merseysiders in 14 matches. He scored when the two sides last met at Old Trafford during a 1-1 draw in October last season.

"I must admit it's not something that I watch closely but you're right, I do have a good stats record against Everton, and I'll be doing everything I can to keep that going," said Martial, speaking to United Review, the club's matchday programme. "Clearly, this is not going to be an easy match. It is up to us to do everything we can to turn the match in our favour.

"[But] it's always that bit better for us, playing at home, and with the 12th man of the supporters right behind us."

Friday night's cup clash will mark the first meeting between the two clubs in the FA Cup since United beat Everton on route to lifting the trophy in 2016. They met at the semi-final stage at Wembley and Martial scored a dramatic 93rd minute winner, sealing a 2-1 win.

Describing it as his fondest FA Cup memory, the Frenchman continued: "I would say the semi-final match we played against Everton, which was an incredible game. It was just amazing and I would say it was one of the most memorable moments of my professional career.

"It [the celebration] was not planned, no. It was very much in the moment, as the goal came just before the end of the match, and I just wanted to share that moment with the fans, as they had been incredible throughout the match."