Manchester United will look to continue their strong form as they face Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
If they draw, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side would have cut Manchester City's lead at the top of the table to eight points, with just six games left in the league season.
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United is attempting to win five straight Premier League games for the first time since January 2019, when they claimed their first six under manager Solskjaer.
In terms of early team news, Marcus Rashford is due to have a late fitness test, while Luke Shaw, Scott McTominay, and Harry Maguire have all returned from suspensions in Europe.
Despite their poor form, Burnley is unlikely to be a walk in the park, and they have a history of upsetting United at Old Trafford, having ended Solskjaer's winning streak in 2019 and inflicting one of the worst losses of his career a year back.
Dean Henderson must resume, and Harry Maguire and Shaw must return.
Rashford needs to be rested again, and Paul Pogba is currently United's best left-sided choice.
Against Burnley, a midfield consisting of two of Scott McTominay, Fred, and Nemanja Matic will be unnecessary.
It's about time Donny van de Beek stepped up from a more prominent position.
United's midweek suspensions have helped them ahead of the visit of Burnley, and Pogba is still fresh to start after only playing 45 minutes on Thursday night.
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Henderson must start in goal, and despite Tuanzebe's excellent performance against Granada, no chances should be taken in defense.
McTominay and Fred are the trustworthy midfield axis, while Fernandes should start next week because there is no midweek contest.
Pogba, regardless of Rashford's health, will all but affirm his current position with a start on the left.
Greenwood is the better choice on the right-wing, but he might switch to the center if Cavani is forced to leave later in the game.
At the moment, the goalkeeper and defense are picking themselves, with Henderson firmly identified as the first-choice goalkeeper in the squad.
Maguire and Shaw should have benefited from a midweek break.
With Pogba enjoying himself further forward, Fred and McTominay are a risky midfield pairing, but their energy and physicality may be crucial towards Burnley.
If more inspiration is required, Pogba will drop deeper or Van de Beek can come in.
With a free week coming up, there seems to be no need to lose Rashford right now.
Allow him to rest again, with Cavani, Greenwood, and Pogba looking lively as a front three against Granada.
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