In-form Fulham will be out to pile on the Premier League pain for Manchester United when the reeling Red Devils pitch up at Craven Cottage for a tricky away day.
Ruben Amorim ripped into his players after last week's 3-1 home loss to Brighton, which brought up two bets for me, made it just one win in six league games.
Branding them maybe the worst United side in history got a response on Thursday night as Manchester United beat Rangers 2-1 in the Europa League, with two bets landing for Slips Tips.
Winning that tournament looks like the only way Amorim's side will secure European football next season, with the Red Devils languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table.
Fulham are in the top half chasing a European place and Marco Silva's men will scent blood in this game as they bid to continue their impressive run of form.
Silva's side have lost just once in their last 11 games and Crave Cottage has been a fortress, with only two defeats at home all season.
How the bookies view it: Glass is half Ful
With Manchester United in poor form and coming off the back of a Thursday night game in Europe, it's not a huge surprise to see them as BoyleSports' 2/1 outsiders for this one. I fancy Fulham to win at a decent 5/4, while the draw pays 23/10.
Recent head to head: Happy hunting ground for United
Fulham have a score to settle after losing 1-0 at Old Trafford in the first game of the season thanks to a late strike from Joshua Zirkzee. That made it five United wins in the last six meetings and their record at Craven Cottage is incredible, with wins on their last seven visits.
Players to watch: Traore to pull a fast one?
With Manchester United looking vulnerable to pace down the flanks, I've a feeling Silva will unleash flying machine Adama Traore for this one. The enigmatic winger scored last weekend and is 9/2 for anytime scorer at BoyleSports, while Bet365 have him at the same price for an assist.
With Amorim rotating his centre forwards it's best looking to the midfield for a United goal. Bruno Fernandes' numbers have still been good in a struggling side and the skipper is a little overpriced at 3/1 for anytime scorer.
Probable line-ups
Fulham are almost at full strength, with only defender Kenny Tete and winger Reiss Nelson still on the sidelines.
Amorim's squad is also in decent shape, physically at least, with only Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof, Mason Mount and Jonny Evans out.
Fulham: Leno, Robinson, Bassey, Andersen, Castagne, Berge, Lukic, Smith-Rowe, Iwobi, Traore, Jimenez.
Manchester United: Onana, Martinez, De Ligt, Maguire, Mazraoui, Dalot, Eriksen, Mainoo, Amad, Fernandes, Hojlund.
Anything else catch the eye?
While Manchester United are driving their own fans round the bend, neutrals are loving the chaos as games involving Amorim's side have been hugely entertaining. There should be more thrills in this one and combining BTTS with over 2.5 goals pays a decent 11/10 at BoyleSports.
Fatigue could be a factor in this game after United's Thursday night clash with Rangers. Fulham will be fresher so I fancy them to score first, although the odds aren't great at 5/6.
United's last three games in the Premier League have all failed to hit double figures for corners so there could be some value in backing under 9.5 corners here at 13/10.
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