Manchester United face Coventry City at Old Trafford, Manchester on Saturday, Dec 5 at 4:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Premier League, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Manchester United come into this fixture in mixed form (0W 0D 1L). Coventry City are in mixed form (0W 0D 1L), making this a relatively even contest on current form.

In 5 previous meetings, Manchester United lead 3–1 with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 3–3 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.4 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Manchester United a slight edge, but Coventry City are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.