Manchester United will continue their chase for a top-four finish in the season when they welcome struggling Norwich City at Old Trafford.
United are winless in their last three matches in all competitions, following 1-3 loss to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup while suffering a 2-0 loss at Mikel Arleta’s Arsenal in the Premier League on New Year day. Despite the struggle, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer men are still in contention for European football (Champion League) even as they sit fifth on the table. They are five-point adrift from close rivals Chelsea heading into the next round of matches in English Premier League.
Team News: Out; Scott Mc Tominay (knee), Paul Pogba (ankle) Alex Tuanzebe (hamstring), Marcos Rojo (knock) Eric Baily (knee), Timothy Fosu-Mensah (knee).
Doubtful: Harry Maguire (hip) as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is uncertain of his involvement ahead of the fixture thus waiting for a further medical report.
He is the man talking points ahead of Saturday’s clash against Norwich City as his fitness concern beckons ahead of the Norwich fixture. He picked up the injury (hip) against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup at the weekend.
The English center back was not involved in Tuesday 3-1 loss to Manchester City in the first leg of the Carabao semi-final, and it seems unlikely he will be available for squad selection this weekend.
As a result, Solskjaer has got a problem at the back as Alex Tuanzebe, Marcos Rojo and Eric Baily are still in the treatment room.
This may suggest Phil Jones, who has struggled for a limited time on
the pitch, to likely start in partnership with Victor Lindelof yet
again.
Scott Mc Tominay, Paul Pogba remain absentees in midfield while Nemanja Matic and Brazilian Fred are expected to feature again in the midfield pivot while Andreas Pereira should get the nod to start in the number 10 position.
Brandon William’s display against City should see the youngster start ahead of Luke Shaw at left-back, while Daniel James is expected to start on the right side as Mason Greenwood needs rest after playing the majority of the clash against City on Tuesday.
Upfront French star Anthony Martial was only given little game time against City after recovering from illness.
But he should start as the arrowhead of United’s attack while been flanked by Marcus Rashford on the left-wing.
Manchester United: Probable line-up against the Daniel Farke’s Norwich City side 4-2-3-1
De Gea; Williams, Jones, Lindelof, Wan-Bissaka; Matic Fred; Rashford, Pereira, James; Martial.
