Manchester United take on Rangers in an intriguing-looking Europa League tie at Old Trafford on Thursday night.
Dubbed the ”Battle of Britain”, both teams are looking well placed to qualify for the knockout round with two rounds of league phase action remaining.
The Red Devils finally looked to have turned a corner following a pair of positive displays away at both Liverpool and Arsenal, but they were brought back down to earth with a bump when losing 3-1 at home to Brighton on Sunday.
Back on continental duty this week, Ruben Amorim will look to make it three Europa League wins on the spin as United manager when Rangers come to town.
Philippe Clement’s side have performed well in the Europa League this season, boosting their qualification hopes with a well-deserved 1-1 draw against Tottenham last time out.
A much-changed Light Blues starting XI made light work of lowly Fraserburgh in the Scottish Cup on Sunday, on an afternoon where our man Greg delivered a couple of winners in Glasgow.
How the bookies view it: Red Devils to reign supreme
Manchester United are short-priced 2/5 favourites on Boylesports to bank all three points on Thursday night.
Rangers make the short trip to Old Trafford as big outsiders at 5/1 on Boylesports while the draw is also deemed unlikely at 7/2 with the same firm.
Head to head: History favours the hosts
These two British behemoths have previously crossed paths on four occasions in the now-defunct Champions League group stage. While Man United triumphed in three of those showdowns, Rangers did earn a 0-0 draw when they last visited Old Trafford.
Players to watch: Bruno to land a blow?
Bruno Fernandes has registered eight goals and 11 assists across his 31 appearances in all competitions for Manchester United this season, making him an appealing prospect for another goal involvement here at 4/5 on Bet 365.
Hamza Igamane has been in red-hot form in front of goal for Rangers in recent months, making him an eye-catching option to land at least one shot on target during this titanic tussle at 13/10 on UniBet.
Predicted line-ups
As was the case against Brighton at the weekend, United boss Amorim will be without Jonny Evans, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and Victor Lindelof.
Injured duo Jack Butland and John Soutar are not expected to feature for Rangers on Thursday night, while Mohamed Diomande will serve a one-game suspension. Gers chief Clement will also be without Clinton Nsiala, Danilo and Ianis Hagi, all of whom are ineligible.
Manchester United: Onana, Mazraoui, Yoro, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot, Ugarte, Mainoo, Diallo, Fernandes, Hojlund
Rangers: Kelly; Tavernier, Propper, Balogun, Jefte; Barron, Raskin, Cerny, Bajrami, Yilmaz; Igamane
Anything else catch the eye?
Nicolas Raskin has never been one to shy away from a tackle and he should have plenty of defensive work to get through at Old Trafford on Thursday night.
Thus, the Belgian looks worthy of support to be carded during this contest at 11/5 on Bet 365.
The all-action Rangers midfielder has already racked up eight cards across all competitions this season.
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