Specifically though, from set pieces in the first half United had such dominance it was a frustrating watch for Ruud van Nistelrooy on the sideline. He may have gobbled up Matthijs de Ligt's free back post header and would have backed himself to add the clinical touch elsewhere too.

TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage starts at 5pm BST ahead of a 5.30pm kick-off. Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.

Some eyes were raised amongst Manchester United fans when Marcus Rashford was not amongst the starting XI for their Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

Man United manager, Erik ten Hag, is under intense pressure at Old Trafford, and it’s now been revealed just how quickly the board will act should results not improve.

Erik ten Hag has dropped Marcus Rashford for Manchester United's fixture with Crystal Palace after imploring him to be 'disciplined.' The Red Devils are a team in form after back-to-back victories following the international break.

Erik ten Hag plans to integrate Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount carefully after the injured Manchester United duo returned to training ahead of the trip to Crystal Palace.The Red Devils have bounced back from demoralising defeats to Brighton and Liverpool before the international break with a 3-0 win at Southampton and 7-0 victory against Barnsley in the Carabao Cup.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was nearly begged by Barnsley boss Darrell Clarke not to increase the pain on the League One side during their midweek EFL Cup clash.