Manchester United are set to resume their Premier League campaign against Tottenham on Wednesday night. After being held to a goalless draw by Newcastle at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, United welcome their high-flying opponents to the same venue knowing that three points would move them closer to the Champions League places.
But can Erik ten Hag and his men sentence the Londoners to a second defeat this season? With one eye on the January transfer window, meanwhile, key figures in the boardroom continue to scout players that will boost the rebuild.
After being appointed as manager this summer, Ten Hag signed Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro and Antony as well as on-loan Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.
However, the Dutchman missed out on priority target Frenkie de Jong - as speculation over his future at Barcelona spirals heading towards the mid-season window.