Such a scenario that is not uncommon in modern English football, with this year's jam-packed fixture schedule posing a different challenge for footballers to overcome.
In a recent interview, which will be published in Thursday’s matchday programme, United Review, Harry Maguire discussed the prospect of playing the same opponent twice within the space of a few days.
“It’s strange that it’s fallen like that,” said the United captain. “It’s a bit like you play two legs in a Europa League or a Champions League tie.
“[But] I think we just take each game as it comes.