Manchester United return to English Premier League action on Saturday night, with their West Brom clash nothing like as straightforward as it seems on paper.
Fortress Old Trafford is no more, with the Red Devils spluttering their way through the season so far.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under the pump with his side 14th in the EPL table going into the weekend.
They did at least pick up an impressive win to sign off for the international break, coming good to the tune of a 3-1 success away at Everton two weeks ago.
There is a headache at left back thanks to Luke Shaw’s injury and Alex Telles? long haul back from Brazil, meaning Brandon Williams could make his first appearance of the campaign.
Anthony Martial is doubtful up front as is Marcus Rashford, who pulled out of England duty with a shoulder problem.
Victor Lindelof could also be absent at the back, with Axel Tuanzebe on standby to deputise.
West Brom are winless after their opening eight games, suggesting United’s nerves are all of their own making.
The Baggies are sweating on the services of veteran Branislav Ivanovic and Matheus Pereira, who both tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the international window.
Callum Robinson is in the same unfortunate position, although goalkeeper Sam Johnstone is in line to feature between the sticks against his boyhood club.
Manchester United vs West Brom: Prediction
Prediction methodology explained: The expected win percentage is based off publicly available odds. For example, if a team’s odds are 2.30, the expected chance of winning is 43%. If the odds are 1.62 the expected chance of winning is 62% and so on. These are accurate at the time of writing but are subject to change. Where there is no value listed, the odds were not available at the time of writing.
Manchester United vs West Brom: Probably starting XI prediction
Probable Manchester United Starting XI: David de Gea, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, Harry Maguire, Alex Telles, Bruno Fernandes, Fred, Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford.
Probable West Brom Starting XI: Sam Johnstone, Semi Ajayi, Kyle Bartley, Dara O?Shea, Darnell Furlong, Conor Gallagher, Jake Livermore, Filip Krovinovic, Conor Townsend, Grady Diangana, Karlan Grant.