Manchester United could welcome back both Luke Shaw and Christian Eriksen this weekend as they aim to take a step towards securing a top-four spot.
The Red Devils take on struggling Everton at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon and have the opportunity to build a six-point buffer between themselves and Tottenham in fifth.
Erik ten Hag ’s men will also be aiming to make it back-to-back victories at home following their slender 1-0 success over Brentford last time out.
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Despite that win, United were hit with a major blow during that game after left-back Shaw was withdrawn during the first period after holding his hamstring. Speaking after the game, United boss Ten Hag said: “I can’t say in this moment [what the injury is].
Everton are unbeaten in four games but remain deep in the relegation battle.
Meanwhile if they win, then Toffees boss Sean Dyche will grab an impressive personal record of becoming just the second-ever English manager to win away at Old Trafford in the PL with two different clubs.
Although they sit outside the relegation zone on goal difference alone ahead of the gameweek, there’s a new fighting spirit in this Everton side.
That was perhaps captured best on Monday night when, despite being down to ten men for a third of their contest with Spurs, they battled back to draw 1-1 thanks to a late wonder strike from defender Michael Keane.
Dyche’s men have now found an equaliser immediately after falling behind to each of their last three goals conceded.
Manchester United have a 100% record in the first game of the weekend, and will need to ensure a win if they want to keep their top four hopes in their own hands.