Luton v Man Utd: Two doubts & seven out of Premier League clash

Manchester United could head to Kenilworth Road with just one fit full-back for this weekend’s Premier League clash.

The Red Devils’ will aim to once again cut the gap to the Champions League spot on Sunday, in their first league trip to Luton Town since 1992. Last week’s win over Aston Villa means United trail Unai Emery’s side by five points, and are six points behind fourth-place Tottenham Hotspur.

Luke Shaw came off at half-time at Villa Park and Erik ten Hag revealed on Thursday that the former Southampton man’s fitness is uncertain ahead of the clash against Luton. “Yes, he is doubtful for the weekend, but we are positive he can make it. He came out as a precaution, I think it was the right decision and we are working to Sunday."

The United boss also explained that Aaron Wan-Bissaka will be unavailable after suffering a fresh injury last week, while adding that Tyrell Malacia and Mason Mount ‘will take some more weeks’ as they continue to recuperate from long-term injuries.

It means Diogo Dalot could be the only recognised full-back for Sunday’s game, while Lisandro Martinez and Anthony Martial are not expected back for another two months due to injury.

As for Luton, Marvelous Nakamba is missing and not expected back for another few months. After suffering a cardiac arrest in December, Tom Lockyer also won’t be involved at Kenilworth Road this weekend.

Mads Andersen is the only doubt for Luton, as the defender is struggling with a leg injury that has prevented him featuring since Boxing Day.

Doubt: Andersen (Luton); Shaw (United). Out: Lockyer, Nakamba (Luton); Wan-Bissaka, Martinez, Malacia, Mount, Martial (United).