Manchester United host Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
Last season, United won this fixture 3-2, thanks to a Cristiano Ronaldo hattrick, the second of three he has scored so far for United.
Manchester United currently sit seven points behind Spurs, although Erik ten Hag’s side do have a game in hand over the North London club.
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Most recently, United drew 0-0 at home to Newcastle, in a game where United had chances to claim all three points.
Spurs’ last Premier League outing saw them overcome Everton 2-0 at home, just one week after United beat the Toffees at Goodison Park.
Last Sunday against Newcastle, United were without some key players, with Christian Eriksen side-lined due to illness.
It remains to be seen if he will have recovered in time for Wednesday night, and he faces a late fitness test before the game against his former club.
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Anthony Martial has also missed United’s last two games, against Omonia and Newcastle, after picking up a back injury away at Everton two weeks ago.
He will be unavailable for the game at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Scott McTominay will be back on Wednesday, after serving his one-match suspension he received following his 5th yellow card against Everton.
He missed Sunday’s game, although he has played since the trip to Goodison Park. McTominay scored the winning goal against Omonia in the Europa League last Thursday.
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It also remains to be seen if Harry Maguire is passed fit enough to be available for selection, with an injury he picked up whilst on international duty keeping him out for the last few weeks.
Donny van de Beek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka will also be out injured.
Tottenham are currently waiting on the fitness of attacker Richarlison, who picked up a calf injury on Saturday, although it is unlikely, he will be available to face United on Wednesday night.
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They will also be without Dejan Kulusevski, who has been sidelined for a number of weeks after picking up a thigh injury last month.
However, their attack will be bolstered by the fact that Lucas Moura is available.
Emerson Royal is still suspended, following his red card in the North London Derby a few weeks ago. He will serve the third of his three-match ban, after his red card at the Emirates Stadium.
The game kicks off on Wednesday evening, and a win could give United some daylight, ahead of 6th-placed Newcastle, with a busy fixture list in October lying ahead.
Topics: Manchester United, Christian Eriksen, Scott Mctominay, Erik Ten Hag, Anthony Martial
Joe Nuttall