Manchester United will look to kick-start their push for a top four finish in the Premier League with a win over Southampton this lunchtime.
The Red Devils enter the weekend just a point off West Ham in fourth and can narrow the gap to Chelsea in third, with the Blues six points further adrift having played a game more.
Two points dropped midweek against Burnley was a blow, but Ralf Rangnick is gradually inspiring an encouraging run of form.
Particularly at Old Trafford, where it is now four wins in five league games, but Saints arrive on a high after victory over Tottenham midweek, making this an intriguing match-up.
Here’s everything you need to know before the match this lunchtime.
When is Manchester United vs Southampton?
The match kicks off at 12:30pm GMT on Saturday 12 February at Old Trafford.
How can I watch it?
It will be shown live on BT Sport 1, with coverage starting from 11:30am. BT Sport customers can also stream the match live and online on the BT Sport app and website.
Team news
Eric Bailly remains a doubt after the Ivory Coast international returning from the Africa Cup of Nations with a swollen ankle. While there are doubts over Fred and Alex Telles due to their recovery from Covid. Cristiano Ronaldo will likely return to the starting line-up after resting midweek.
Lyanco is recovering from a serious hamstring injury, with goalkeeper Alex McCarthy also sidelined. Moussa Djenepo is back in contention after taking up a spot on the bench after starring at the Africa Cup of Nations. But Nathan Redmond (ankle) and Nathan Tella (groin) are major doubts.
Confirmed line-ups
Manchester United confirmed starting lineup: De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Shaw; Pogba, McTominay; Sancho, Fernandes; Rashford, Ronaldo.
Southampton confirmed starting lineup: Forster; Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Salisu, Perraud; S. Armstrong, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Elyounoussi; Adams, Broja.
Odds
Manchester United: 4/7
Draw: 3/1
Southampton: 9/2
Prediction
Saints will be flying out the blocks here after their midweek win and United, while starting well at Burnley, may allow doubt to creep into their game if Hasenhuttl’s men can get on top. It’ll be fascinating to see if Broja can pin Maguire in what could be a decisive head-to-head battle. We’ll go for a score draw here, 1-1.
