Ralf Rangnick has made a positive start at Manchester United and things could look a lot better by the end of 2021. A trip to Norwich is followed by matches against Brentford, Brighton, Newcastle and Burnley. Dean Smith’s honeymoon at Carrow Road came to an abrupt end last weekend in the 3-0 defeat to Tottenham and Norwich’s upcoming fixtures do not look quite so friendly with the visit of United followed games against West Ham and Arsenal over the festive period. Smith could also be without up to four players against United due to Covid and unspecified injuries. Stephen Hollis

Saturday 5.30pm Sky Sports Premier League

Venue Carrow Road

Last season n/a

Referee Darren England

This season G5 Y29 R1 6 cards/game

Odds H 33-5 A 1-2 D 4-1

NORWICH

Subs from Gunn, Dowell, Tzolis, Sørensen, Idah, Placheta, Dowell, Omobamidele, Rupp, Cantwell

Doubtful None

Injured Normann (pelvis, 1 week), Rashica (groin, 4 weeks), Zimmermann (ankle, unknown), Williams (ineligible)

Suspended None

Discipline Y28 R1

Form LWWDDL

Leading scorer Pukki 5

MANCHESTER UNITED

Subs from Heaton, Henderson, Shoretire, Matic, Mata, Hannibal, Mengi,
Lingard, Elanga, Jones, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelöf, Rashford, Van de
Beek, Bailly

Doubtful Matic (hamstring), Wan-Bissaka (match fitness)

Injured Cavani (tendon, 1 week), Varane (hamstring, 1 week), Pogba (thigh, 3 months), Martial (knee, 1-2 weeks)

Suspended None

Discipline Y35 R2

Form WLLDWW

Leading scorer Ronaldo 6