Following Wednesday night's frustrating 1-1 draw with FC Twente in the Europa League, Manchester United face a quick turnaround this weekend when they welcome Tottenham to Old Trafford.
Five games into the 2024/25 Premier League season, Erik ten Hag's men find themselves 11th on seven points. Victory on Sunday could see them climb as high as fifth, depending on results elsewhere.
Fortunately for them, Spurs have also struggled. Ange Postecoglou's men have an identical record to United with two wins, a draw, and two defeats. The North Londoners sit just above the Red Devils in 10th on goal difference.
Whoever wins will be hoping it propels their Premier League season with both managers facing heat for their starts. However, there are players from both clubs who will miss Sunday's Super Sunday clash. Here, MEN Sport breaks down every player who could be unavailable at Old Trafford.
Let's start with United. Ten Hag's injury problems have somewhat calmed down. Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount are now available after missing the early parts of the season. However, there are still four absences.
Summer signing Leny Yoro remains out with a fractured metatarsal suffered in his opening game of the pre-season tour of the United States. Victor Lindelof is out with a toe injury and has not been in a single matchday squad so far this season.
Perhaps the most annoying injury for United is Luke Shaw. The left-back missed the start of the campaign, despite playing for England in the summer, but there is hope he will return before the October international break, if not just after. Tyrell Malacia is also out but finally back in training.
All four players are defenders, meaning United have a strong arsenal of attacking options, unlike Tottenham. Spurs go into Sunday's game sweating over the fitness of Son Heung-min after he was forced off with 15 minutes to spare.
Postecoglou said he had not spoken to Son or the medical team in the aftermath of Thursday's Europa League win over Qarabag. However, on Friday, Postecoglou confirmed the attacker will undergo a late fitness test.
"Apart from Sonny, everyone's ok, but I don't think it's too bad [with Sonny]," he said. "He wants to train tomorrow so we'll see how he goes at training and make a decision from there. We have another day up our sleeve to give him every chance."
Fellow attacker Richarlison is also out, having sustained an injury over the summer. Wilson Odobert missed last week's game with Brentford and Thursday night's game with Qarabag.
It means United's backline is slightly weaker, and Spurs' forward line could be without some key options.