Manchester United take on managerless Stoke City at Old Trafford on Monday evening as the Red Devils look to capitalise on their rivals dropped points.
Defeats for Manchester City and Chelsea provides Jose Mourinho's side with a real opportunity at home against a Stoke side who sacked manager Mark Hughes following the FA Cup third round defeat to League One Coventry City.
Sportsmail's Chris Wheeler and Laurie Whitwell get the views from both camps ahead of the match...
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho
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