Two wins and 10 goals from their last two games means that for once the atmosphere around Manchester United is relatively buoyant, no matter that those triumphs came against a likely relegation contender and a League One opponent.

Crystal Palace midfielder Cheick Doucoure will miss Saturday’s visit of Manchester United after injuring his toe in last week’s draw against Leicester City. Doucoure’s toe bent into the turf late in the first half following an innocuous challenge by Jordan Ayew.