We’re all still smarting from the heartbreaking late defeat at Arsenal in our last outing and the perfect tonic for that would be another three points at home – Erik ten Hag’s side are bidding to win a ninth straight league game in M16.
The Dutchman’s starting XI – revealed an hour before the 15:00 BST kick-off – will be hotly anticipated, particularly considering the numerous injury absences United are having to contend with, plus the new names that were added to the squad at the end of the summer transfer window.
Sergio Reguilon and Sofyan Amrabat will be among those hoping for a club debut at the Theatre of Dreams, while Rasmus Hojlund is in contention for a starting berth after a promising cameo at the Emirates Stadium earlier this month.