Ruben Amorim's side head into the weekend 6th in the table and could move into the top four if other results go their way. However, there is a good chance United could actually sit midtable by the time the take on Bournemouth early next week due to the congested nature of the current table.
United are still unsure whether their AFCON trio will be available for selection for the match, but hope to have Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo for the Bournemouth clash before they are released for international duty. If that is the case, here is how we think United should line up on Monday night.
Lammens has firmly established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper.
1. GK - Senne Lammens
Lammens has firmly established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper. | Manchester United via Getty Images
Mazraoui should be used if he is available for selection before he departs for AFCON.
2. CB - Noussair Mazraoui
Mazraoui should be used if he is available for selection before he departs for AFCON. | Manchester United via Getty Images
Heaven produced a fine performance against Wolves and doesn't deserve to be dropped.
3. CB - Ayden Heaven
Heaven produced a fine performance against Wolves and doesn't deserve to be dropped. | Manchester United via Getty Images
Shaw is still ahead of Lisandro Martinez in the pecking order after his recent return from injury.
4. CB - Luke Shaw
Shaw is still ahead of Lisandro Martinez in the pecking order after his recent return from injury. | Getty Images