Manchester United will be hosting Southampton at Old Trafford on Monday night, looking to make it five Premier League wins in a row.
After restarting the league last month, the Red Devils have been in excellent shape and are still fifth in the table, while Southampton is 12th, who have also impressed after returning to the field.
Match Preview
Now unbeaten in all competitions in their last 17 games, United will look to further improve their chances of finishing in the top four when they host Southampton on Monday evening at Old Trafford.
Fifth spot could be enough to guarantee next season's Champions League football depending on the results of Manchester City 's appeal for a two-year ban, although the Red Devils might also qualify for next season's first European competition by winning the Europa League.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team have their sights on the top four and they're fifth in the table at the moment, only one point behind Leicester City, fourth.
United was kept by Tottenham Hotspur when they returned to the field on June 19, but they dominated their next four Premier League games as they defeated Sheffield United, Brighton & Hove Albion, Bournemouth and Aston Villa, scoring three goals each time.
Meanwhile, since the restart, Southampton has also been in an excellent form, winning three and drawing one of their five games after June 19.
The Saints had their problems this season, but a 1-0 victory over Manchester City on July 5 showed their improvement, as they also had a good point on Thursday night at Everton.
Saints are currently sitting 12th in the table with 44 points from 34 games.
United will be the favorite to continue its great run, but Saints currently have the fifth best record this quarter outside the Premier League, gaining 27 points from their 17 games, receiving more points only from Liverpool, Chelsea and Man City.
Form
Man United Premier League form : WDWWWW
Southampton Premier League form: LWLWWD
Match Prediction - Man United Home win
Three of the last four Premier League games between the two finished the level but United last March won their last game at Old Trafford, recording a 3-2 victory. Southampton is capable of causing surprise on Monday evening, but Solskjaer's team will further strengthen its top four best hopes with a home win.
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