The Red Devils return to action after nearly a month on the sidelines, their last outing being a frustrating 2-2 draw against Bournemouth on March 21. In the meantime, several rivals have played multiple matches, leaving United refreshed but facing a hectic run-in.

Michael Carrick’s side will be encouraged by the opportunity to tighten their grip on third place after Aston Villa dropped points against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Meanwhile, Leeds United arrives in high spirits following their FA Cup quarter-final success over West Ham United. Although West Ham nearly staged a dramatic late comeback, Daniel Farke’s men held firm for a 2-2 draw before advancing via penalties. That result extended Leeds’ unbeaten streak to four matches, with the Whites remaining undefeated for over two months.