Michael Carrick will hope to use the extra time off as a positive as he aims to bounce back from his first defeat as United head coach. The Reds were poor in their midweek loss at Newcastle, but can take another huge step towards Champions League qualification if they beat Aston Villa at home next weekend.
United could also be boosted by the return of some injured players, with Lisandro Martinez and Mason Mount the two most likely to be back in the squad against Villa. Noussair Mazraoui suffered a small scare in the Newcastle loss, while Matthijs De Ligt and Patrick Dorgu are considered long-term absentees.
Here is an early look at how we think United should line up against Villa.
Lammens is the backbone of the United side and has to start.
1. GK - Senne Lammens
Lammens is the backbone of the United side and has to start. | Getty Images
Dalot was missed against Newcastle and should return to the line up.
2. RB - Diogo Dalot
Dalot was missed against Newcastle and should return to the line up. | Getty Images
Maguire played well even in the Newcastle defeat and should keep his role.
3. CB - Harry Maguire
Maguire played well even in the Newcastle defeat and should keep his role. | Getty Images
Martinez was sorely missed and has to play if he is fit enough.
4. CB - Lisandro Martinez
Martinez was sorely missed and has to play if he is fit enough. | Getty Images