Manchester United will look to maintain their unbeaten streak under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer when they take on Fulham in their next match in the Premier League.
The Red Devils have not lost any of their last 10 matches and it will be a big challenge for the Lilywhites to beat them, especially in the kind of form they are at the moment.
It has been a disastrous season for the London club who had earned a well-deserved promotion this season, with only four wins out of their 25 matches on their comeback to the top flight.
They lost their last match against Crystal Palace as well and the Red Devils are expected to come out comfortable winners.
However, Claudio Ranieri’s team will try to take inspiration from their last home display where they emerged 4-2 winners against Brighton.
Here we will take a look at three key battles which will have an impact on the fate of the match.
#3 Aleksandar Mitrovic vs David De Gea
The Serbian ace had been one of the standout performers for the Cottagers this season and has notched up 10 goals so far in the Premier League.
He will be up against arguably the best goalkeeper in the world right now in the form of David De Gea, who has been in fine form of late.
The Spaniard kept a clean sheet against Leicester City to help his side get over the line and he will look to come up with a similar display.
#2 Ryan Babel vs Diogo Dalot
The former Liverpool ace has looked in good touch since his arrival at Craven Cottage in January. He is expected to make life difficult for the Manchester United defenders when the two teams lock horns.
He is likely to be up against fullback Diogo Dalot who has not really had the chance to impress thus far. Ashley Young’s form has kept the new signing on the bench but he will have the chance to prove his credentials against Babel with Young likely to be rested in preparation for the UCL match against PSG.
#1 Jean Michael Seri vs Paul Pogba
Pogba has rediscovered his form and has been rampant under Ole. Along with Rashford, the Frenchman has been prolific and his influence has grown manifold. He will look to put the game to bed early with the Champions League encounter looming large.
But in his way will be Jean Michael Seri. The Ivorian has had a difficult initiation into the premier league but will have a chance to put in a strong display against a big team like United. His duel with Pogba in midfield will be a fascinating one to watch and is likely to have a major impact on the ebb and flow of the game.