Manchester United look for three points at home against Stoke City
Kick-off : 8:00 PM (Local)
Venue : Old Trafford, Manchester
Man United are currently on 47 points from 22 games and trail table toppers Man City by 15 points, although with a game in hand. They know they need to keep winning games.
United beat Derby County in the New Year in the FA Cup and will be in a positive frame of mind. Although Stoke City should provide a sterner test.
On the other hand, Stoke City are on just 20 points from 22 games and are lying in the relegation zone. They desperately need to start winning games or else be in the danger zone.
The Potters lost to Coventry in the FA Cup in New Year and will be a bit disappointed. They know they face another sterner test away against United.
So far United and Stoke have played each other 107 times. Out of that United have won on 43 occasions while Stoke have won 28 times, 36 other games have been a draw.
Team news and possible line-ups
Erik Pieters and Bruno Martins Indi are doubtful for Stoke for Monday’s game. While new signing Moritz Bauer could make his debut.
As for United, Antonio Valencia is doubtful for the Stoke game. While Eric Bailly, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Michael Carrick remain sidelined.
Stoke City XI : Butland, Edwards, Zouma, Wimmer, Pieters, Allen, Cameron, Adam, Shaqiri, Crouch, Choupo-Moting.
Manchester United XI : De Gea, Valencia, Jones, Rojo, Shaw, Matic, Pogba, Lingard, Martial, Mata, Lukaku.
Prediction
I think in current form Man United should make light work of Stoke City on Monday night. I expect Manchester United to win this game 3-0.
