The Red Devils need nothing less than a win in this match, especially after losing to Southampton at the same venue late last month.
The hosts are facing major injury concerns and to make things even worse, they did not sign any player in the just-concluded January transfer window. They will be relying on their current crop of players, who have been blowing hot-and-cold this season, to help them cruise past Stoke.
Manager Luis Van Gaal is used to being booed by fans of the Red Devils and it is high time he considers steering his men back to winning ways or risk facing the sack. Despite the few wins that his men have registered this season, most recently away to Derby County in their FA Cup fixture, Man United have still failed to play convincing and entertaining football. They have struggled to put the ball at the back of the net on numerous occasions, something that could cost them three crucial points when Mark Hughes men come calling.
After being bundled out of the Capital One and FA Cup, the Potters could arrive at Old Trafford breathing fire and thirsty for a win. The last time the two sides met was on Boxing Day last year, when Luis Van Gaal’s men went down 2-0 at the Britannia Stadium. The goals were scored by Bojan Krkic and the lethal Marco Arnautovic, who is expected to return for this fixture.
Speaking to the club’s website, manager Hughes said:
''The likes of Marko Arnautovic, Jon Walters and Glen Johnson missed out at the weekend because they weren't fit. They had a light session today and if they don't get a reaction to that they should be available."
On the other hand, manager Luis Van Gaal told journalists about today’s game:
"I'm not a stupid man. I'm an intelligent man and I cannot predict the atmosphere on Tuesday.’’
"I hope that we can give the same level of performance as against Derby.’’
Team news
Manchester United
Manchester United could introduce Michael Carrick to the starting lineup after coming in as a substitute in their previous game following a knee injury that kept him out of competitive football for four matches. The Red Devils will still miss the services of the influential Bastian Schweinsteiger for one more month due to a knee problem.
Stoke City
Defender Marc Wilson should be out for not less than three months after picking up a knee injury over the weekend. Although captain Ryan Shawcross is showing positive signs of recovery after a back injury, he may not be available for selection for today’s game.
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- USA: Tune in to NBC Sports Live Extra, Directv or Westwood One Sports at 15:00 EST to watch Manchester United vs Stoke City live on February 2, 2016.
- Canada: On Sportsnet World Now, Sportsnet Pacific, Sportsnet East or Sportsnet Ontario,Sportsnet West at 15:00 EST.
- UK: On MUTV Online at exactly 20:00 GMT.
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Quick facts
- The Red Devils have not won two of their last four games at home. They have won only one, drawn one and lost two.
- LVG’s men have scored only 12 goals in their last 11 matches at home this season.
- With only 28 goals scored this season by Man United, this is their worst ever goal-scoring record at this stage in the league since 1989-1999 when they had only 27 points
- The Reds have 11 clean sheets in the Premier League, the highest in the Premier League this season
- Stoke have not won any of their last two away games in the league.
- Manager Mark Hughes will be marking his 100th Premier League game in charge of The Potters. He has won 37 of them, drawn 26 and lost 36.
- Hughes has also lost his last eight matches at Old Trafford as Stoke manager
Head to head
- The visitors have lost all seven of their PL games at Old Tradford
- Out of their last 15 Premier League meetings with Man United, the Potters have lost 11, won two and drawn two
- The last time the two sides met, Hughes’ men won 2-0 at home
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