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BOSS Neil Warnock is expected to ring the changes when Sheffield United visit Manchester United tomorrow as he bids to prevent complacency and fatigue threatening his side's Premiership future.
Jamaica international Luton Shelton could make his first start since moving to Bramall Lane during the January transfer window while Egypt midfielder Ahmed Fathi is also being considered for selection against the league leaders.
Although a United victory would represent one of the biggest shocks of the season, Saturday's comprehensive victory over fellow strugglers West Ham, combined with the knowledge that they could move five points clear of the relegation zone, means Warnock's squad travel to the North-West with a renewed sense of purpose.
The United manager has praised his players' professionalism.
But with this coming weekend's crucial fixture at 18th-placed Charlton - who missed the opportunity to climb above United by losing 2-1 at Everton yesterday - looming large on the horizon, the coaching staff have discussed the possibility of using all options at their disposal to preserve mental and physical strength during the remaining five games of the campaign.
Michael Tonge, who scored the first of United's three goals against West Ham, is relishing the chance to pit his wits against the team he represented as a schoolboy.
"Beating West Ham, who came to our place in good form and full of confidence, will have done us the power of good," he said.
"Manchester United is going to be a really tough game, we know that, but of course we are going to go there trying to do our best and win the game.
"I don't think tiredness should be a problem because we all know what's the play for.
"I still believe it's what we do at home that's going to be the most important, but we will be giving our all in every single game."
Jamaica international Luton Shelton could make his first start since moving to Bramall Lane during the January transfer window while Egypt midfielder Ahmed Fathi is also being considered for selection against the league leaders.
Although a United victory would represent one of the biggest shocks of the season, Saturday's comprehensive victory over fellow strugglers West Ham, combined with the knowledge that they could move five points clear of the relegation zone, means Warnock's squad travel to the North-West with a renewed sense of purpose.
The United manager has praised his players' professionalism.
But with this coming weekend's crucial fixture at 18th-placed Charlton - who missed the opportunity to climb above United by losing 2-1 at Everton yesterday - looming large on the horizon, the coaching staff have discussed the possibility of using all options at their disposal to preserve mental and physical strength during the remaining five games of the campaign.
Michael Tonge, who scored the first of United's three goals against West Ham, is relishing the chance to pit his wits against the team he represented as a schoolboy.
"Beating West Ham, who came to our place in good form and full of confidence, will have done us the power of good," he said.
"Manchester United is going to be a really tough game, we know that, but of course we are going to go there trying to do our best and win the game.
"I don't think tiredness should be a problem because we all know what's the play for.
"I still believe it's what we do at home that's going to be the most important, but we will be giving our all in every single game."
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