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Huddersfield vs Manchester United: Premier League prediction, team news, line-ups, start time, live, TV, head to head, odds

Record: Manchester United have not played Huddersfield since 1972: Getty Images
Record: Manchester United have not played Huddersfield since 1972: Getty Images

Jose Mourinho takes Manchester United to face Huddersfield Town on Saturday looking to rediscover the Red Devils' attacking edge in the Premier League.

United fell two points behind rivals Manchester City last weekend, with Pep Guardiola's side thrashing Stoke 7-2 following the Red Devils' uninspiring 0-0 draw at Liverpool.

Mourinho came under criticism for a defensive display at Anfield, and will be under pressure to deliver another display of counter-attacking might that United fans have become used to this season.

David Wagner's Huddersfield are winless in their last five games, but a bright start to the season sees them sitting 12th in the table - and a real threat to United.

Scroll down for Standard Sport's comprehensive preview...


Start time

Huddersfield host Manchester United at the Kirklees Stadium with kick-off scheduled for 3pm on Saturday, October 21.


TV and live online coverage

The match will not be televised live in the UK.

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Team news

Marcus Rashford was a casualty from United's 1-0 win away at Benfica, the young striker now a doubt for the weekend with a knee injury.

Phil Jones missed the midweek trip, with Victor Lindelof drafted in meaning the summer signing could make his first Premier League start this weekend.

The game will come too soon for Marouane Fellaini, and likely for Eric Bailly too. Paul Pogba could return next week.

Huddersfield will hope Stevie Mounie overcomes a heel injury in time to face United, with Colin Quaner also facing a late fitness test.

Elsewhere, Kasey Palmer and Michael Hefele are out for a further month and Philip Billing has recently been sidelined with an ankle complaint.


Predicted line-ups

Huddersfield starting XI: Lossl; Smith, Zanka, Schindler, Malone; Hogg, Williams; Kachunga, Ince, Van La Parra; Depoitre

Man United starting XI: De Gea; Valencia, Smalling, Lindelof, Darmian; Herrera, Matic; Young, Mkhitaryan, Martial; Lukaku


Head to head


Prediction


Betting odds (via betfair)

  • Huddersfield to win: 19/2

  • Draw: 15/4

  • Man United to win: 1/2

Click here to place a bet. Odds correct as of October 19 at 6pm.