Hello, and welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of the match in the FA Cup fifth round between Blackburn Rovers and Manchester United.

After the thrills and spills of yesterday, the fifth round is approaching a conclusion but Manchester United and Arsenal both need to try to book their place in the quarter-finals. United and Jose Mourinho will have every expectancy of reaching the last eight but their focus will have only been sharpened by the exploits of Lincoln City and Millwall against Premier League opposition.

Before we get onto the team news, let me bring you an update of the game at Craven Cottage, where Tottenham Hotspur currently lead Fulham by two goals to nil. There's still just under 30 minutes left in that tie so if you want to follow the closing stages, click here to access our live commentary.

Right then, let's crack on with the team news from Ewood Park. Unsurprisingly, Mourinho has made alterations...

MANCHESTER UNITED XI: Romero; Young, Smalling, Rojo, Darmian; Carrick, Herrera; Lingard, Mkhitaryan, Martial; Rashford

MANCHESTER UNITED SUBSTITUTES: Henderson, Bailly, Shaw, Schweinsteiger, Pogba, Mata, Ibrahimovic

We are still awaiting confirmation of the Blackburn team news so let's talk about the United side, which includes Rashford in a central-attacking position with Zlatan Ibrahimovic being demoted to the bench. Sergio Romero starts in goal with Ashley Young getting the nod at right-back, while Henrikh Mkhitaryan is recalled further forward. Luke Shaw and Bastian Schweinsteiger both feature on the bench.

BLACKBURN ROVERS XI: Steele, Greer, Williams, Lowe, Feeney, Graham, Mulgrew, Emnes, Guthrie, Lenihan, Conway

BLACKBURN ROVERS SUBSTITUTES: Raya, Stokes, Hendrie, Nyambe, Tomlinson, Mahoney, Brown.

The Blackburn team news is finally in and Owen Coyle hasn't caused too many surprises with his team selection. There had been the possibility of Wes Brown been included from the start against his former side but he is only named on the substitutes' bench. Marvin Emnes makes his first appearance from the start since he rejoined Blackburn on loan from Swansea.

LATEST! There has been another goal in the game at Craven Cottage and Harry Kane has his hat-trick! It's a goal with has given Spurs a 3-0 lead and they will be heading through to the quarter-finals. Remember that you can follow the game in West London with our live commentary.

Yesterday was a special day of FA Cup action. While it was not too much of a surprise that League One Millwall defeated Leicester City, there was a monumental upset at Turf Moor as non-league Lincoln City recorded a dramatic win over Burnley. It's a result which will live long in the memory and leaves the National League outfit just one game away from an occasion at Wembley Stadium.

There's was plenty of reaction to that game, and the other fixtures from yesterday, so if you fancy some pre-match reading, click here.

HEAD TO HEAD! Today's match represents the 113th time in which these two teams have faced each other in a competitive fixture, with United having 51 wins to their name in comparison to 32 victories for Blackburn. It's been almost five years since the clubs locked horns, however, while the last FA Cup encounter came all the way back in 1985!

It's been over two decades since these two teams did battle over the Premier League title - makes you feel old, doesn't it! We all know that United have continued to enjoy huge success since 1995 but for Blackburn, they have never came close to repeating that famous triumph. They had a few sixth-place finishes in the years that followed, but they have also suffered two relegations and it's difficult to see when they will ever return to the top flight, especially under the current ownership.

RESULT! The full-time whistle has gone at White Hart Lane and Spurs have completed a 3-0 win over Fulham. It's an important win for Mauricio Pochettino after their dismal performances against both Liverpool and Gent. Click here to read our on-the-whistle report.

A quick reminder that the draw for the quarter-finals will be held at the conclusion of this game. It has been taking place on Monday evenings throughout the season but for whatever reason, it will take place at around 6.30pm, BST. Not long to wait for Lincoln's supporters, and Sutton United will be aware of their reward should they cause the monumental upset against Arsenal.

Blackburn head into this match having won just two of their last seven matches but those two victories were in high-profile matches at home. They have recorded 1-0 wins against Newcastle United and Queens Park Rangers so while they are obviously up against it this afternoon, they at least know how to grind out results in front of their own supporters.

PREDICTION! We are naturally going to back a Manchester United victory this afternoon, but by how many? We think they will run out comfortable 3-0 winners, with a number of players keen to make an impression ahead of next weekend's EFL Cup final. It's a big afternoon for the likes of Lingard, Martial and Rashford.

The two teams have made their way out at a rather gloomy Ewood Park. It's nice to see a bigger than normal crowd at the home of Rovers. It's not often the majority of seats are filled these days due to the current conflict with the owners.

United get us underway.

United are already into their rhythm here. Blackburn aren't showing too much ambition in these early stages and you can;t blame them. United have only suffered one defeat in their last 23 matches. No chances to speak of so far.

Good response from Blackburn, who enjoy some joy in the right corner and manage to get the ball into the penalty area, but Romero is able to claim comfortably enough.

United are used to having Ibrahimovic remain a central position but United aren't getting that with Rashford so far. He's showing a willingness to come short or go out wide and it's not really suiting his side.

There's not a whole lot happening at the moment. United are having the greater possession but their work in the final third isn't at the level it should be. Blackburn are looking very compact and right now, it's not suiting Mourinho's men.

SAVE! Blackburn are growing into this and Emnes forces the first save of the afternoon out of Romero. It was a stinging, swerving effort from just under 25 yards but the goalkeeper was able to punch clear.

Wow! Blackburn take the lead and it's a superb goal from Graham. Emnes has been impressive in these opening stages and after a sharp turn to deceive his marker, he slid a pass through to Graham who fired into the far corner from around 14 yards out. It's a terrific finish and a goal they deserve.

CHANCE! Lingard shouldn't be winning headers from a set piece but he does so here. Herrera's delivery finds the Englishman at the back post but he mistimes his header and Steele is able to claim.

CHANCE! Conceding that goal has sparked United into life and Steele is forced into action again. The ball fell invitingly for Herrera just inside the penalty area but his well-struck shot was straight at the goalkeeper and he was able to palm the ball away.

SHOT! It's Mkhitaryan's turn to try his luck but he fires his shot from 25 yards just wide of the target. It's been a positive response from United but they remain a goal down.

It had been coming, but you will struggle to see worse defending all weekend. Mkhitaryan's ball is excellent and Rashford is composure-personified as he takes the ball around Steele and slots into an empty net but there was a 30-yard gap in the centre of Blackburn's defence.

There is a break in play as Emnes receives some attention for a knock but it's what Blackburn need at this stage. United have upped things since falling behind and it feels just a matter of time before they net a second.

BOOKING! After getting nut-megged, Williams decides the appropriate course of action is to foul Young before he enters the penalty area and he receives a deserved yellow card.

CHANCE! Blackburn haven't done much in the final third since they opened the scoring but they come close to regaining the lead! Mulgrew's pass through to Conway is delightful but under pressure from Young, he blazes the ball over the crossbar from a similar position to where Graham scored earlier.

I tell you what, United are having to defend well to prevent Blackburn from scoring again. A knockdown finds Mulgrew around 16 yards out but his shot, on his weaker right foot, is diverted wide for a corner.

The first half has started to fizzle out to a certain extent but Blackburn still need to be alert. Reaching half time on level terms would represent success and keep them in this game. Conceding a second and you feel United will take full advantage.

There will be three minutes of added-on time.

CHANCE! Lingard should put United into the lead. Young - who is enjoying a fine game for United - produces a super cross from the right but Lingard can't find the far corner with his header.

The half-time whistle goes at Ewood Park and Blackburn manages to reach half time at 1-1. They have been under pressure at times but all things considered, they deserve to be right in this game.

The two teams are making their way back out at Ewood Park. Big 45 minutes coming up for both sides.

After an extended half time, Blackburn get us back underway.

CHANCE! It's been a quiet start to the second half and that will please Coyle. His side managed to create a chance around 12 yards out but Conway's volley was into the ground and easily saved by Romero.

Pogba is already out warming up for United. The way this is going, he will probably be needed.

BOOKING! Lingard is cautioned for bringing an halt to a Blackburn break-away. Lingard hasn't really taken his chance in the team today. It wouldn't surprise me if he was the first player to be replaced.

Despite a bit of pressure from United, Blackburn are matching their more illustrious opponents blow for blow and Young has to be alert to head the ball away for a corner. However, the resulting set piece is comfortably claimed by Romero.

Most of Blackburn's threat is coming down the left and they win yet another corner. Again, though, it comes to nothing. Romero looks a safe pair of hands, even in the drizzly conditions.

SUBSTITUTIONS! Here come United's star pair. Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are being introduced as replacements for Lingard and Martial.

Ibrahimovic almost scores with his first touch! Pogba and Herrera combine before the Spaniard drills a ball across the box. However, it has too much pace on it and Ibrahimovic can't convert at the back post.

Rashford is now being deployed out on the left and his pace is already scaring Blackburn. They retreat in numbers as he advances towards the area but his shot is diverted behind for a corner.

Blackburn offered a brief response through Feeney, who watched on as his cross was deflected towards the far post, but United are back in the ascendancy and it's quite clear that Mourinho does not want a replay. Blackburn deserve one.

SHOT! Even Herrera is finding himself in advanced positions but he can't find a goal for his side. He turned neatly on the edge of the area before seeing a shot deflected wide.

BOOKING! Young goes into the book for a foul on the touchline. He can have no complaints, but he does anyway.

There was a reason that Mourinho wasted little time before introducing Pogba and Ibrahimovic, and this was it. Pogba's long, direct pass finds the run of Ibrahimovic and he produces a calm finish on the half-volley from an acute angle. It's harsh on Blackburn but United have cranked it up a notch.

Just 10 minutes to go now and Blackburn are starting to run out of steam. Have they got one last push in them? That remains to be seen but United look strong.

Blackburn had half a chance when a low free kick found its intended target, but Greer wasn't ready and the ball diverted off him and went behind for a goal kick.

CHANCE! Sergio Romero - take a bow and then take another one. He makes a blip when trying to catch the ball from Mahoney's shot but he redeems himself with a double save to deny Emnes and a teammate from close range.

There will be four minutes of added-on time.

Blackburn have had a couple of positive moments but time is running out. This match is all but over.

The full-time whistle goes at Ewood Park and United have comfortably held on to record a 2-1 victory over a stubborn Blackburn side who gave everything to force a replay. They will feel that they deserved a share of the spoils this afternoon but the introduction of Pogba and Ibrahimovic changed the game. United will find out their opponents in the quarter-finals in about 15 minutes time.

That will be all from Sports Mole for this game. Thank you for joining us today and we hope to see you again soon. Goodbye for now.