While I'm sure the media will also try to hype it up, I don't really buy into this being a statement game or a chance to lay a marker down. Reckon it will have minimal impact on the league campaign barring any injuries.
It's a chance to get into the next round of the FA Cup and that's about it.
On the other hand there's some very good players and new signings who've had to deal with minimal mins recently and may have to contend with more time on the bench for another month. I'd be surprised if we didn't give some of them some much needed mins, important aspect of squad management and keeping everyone feeling like they're involved.
Mixed team all the way for me.
