Hearts' flying start to the season has been slowed down by Celtic and Aberdeen in recent weeks and it doesn't get much easier with a trip to Tannadice coming up.
Robbie Neilson's team were disappointing against the Dons the last time out but have every reason to be confident of getting their winning momentum started again against Dundee United.
Two new faces are likely to go straight into the squad with Liverpool forward Ben Woodburn adding some pace and directness to the attack.
And there is also likely to be space for new defender Taylor Moore, particularly if Stephen Kingsley isn't fit.
Most of the Hearts XI picks itself. Liam Boyce isn't budging from his starting spot while Beni Baningime and Peter Haring have struck up an effective partnership in the middle.
Craig Gordon will take the gloves and assuming Robbie Neilson sticks with the 3-4-3 that has worked so far, John Souttar and Craig Halkett will go straight into the back three.
Michael Smith seems to have the right wing-back slot locked down too but on the other side it could easily be Alex Cochrane or Andy Halliday.
Hearts predicted XI:
