"Carrick is expected to make few changes to the side who beat Fulham 3-2 in a dramatic thriller last time out, in the hope of extending their one-point lead over fifth-place Chelsea and cutting the five-point gap to Aston Villa in third. Mount had been expected to return in time for the fixture against Tottenham after he injured himself in training last week, but Carrick described him as not too far away in Thursday's pre-match press conference."
"Casemiro, who headed home Bruno Fernandes' corner for the opener against Fulham, will likely pair up with the Carrick-preferred Kobbie Mainoo in the centre of midfield. Elsewhere, skipper Fernandes continues to be United's talisman, having registered more assists than any other Premier League player so far this season, and will be supported on his right by Amad Diallo. Matheus Cunha will most likely deputise for Dorgu again, having proven himself to be a valuable option on the left flank after scoring in successive games."
"With Benjamin Sesko coming off the bench and scoring the last-minute winner against Fulham, the Slovenian could find himself bumped up the attacking pecking order. However, Bryan Mbeumo feels nailed on to start again, despite a goalless performance against the Cottagers. Predicted Man Utd XI (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo Injured: Dorgu, Mount, De Ligt Time and date: 12:30pm GMT on Saturday February 7, 2026 Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester"
Carrick is likely to make few changes after a 3-2 win over Fulham, targeting preservation of a one-point lead over Chelsea and narrowing the gap to Aston Villa. Mount remains injured and is not quite ready to return. Senne Lammens is first-choice goalkeeper and the back four is expected to remain regardless of a late penalty conceded by Harry Maguire. Casemiro is projected to pair with Kobbie Mainoo in midfield. Bruno Fernandes leads the team in assists and will be supported by Amad Diallo. Matheus Cunha is set to deputise for Dorgu, Benjamin Sesko’s late winner could elevate his role, and Bryan Mbeumo is expected to start. The match kicks off at 12:30pm GMT on Saturday 7 February 2026 at Old Trafford.
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