BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why Manchester United's trip to Selhurst Park has an unusual kick-off time

Man United's upturn in form has seen the 20-time English champions move to within eight points of Arsenal in the Premier League table, and that gap could reduce to five if they win and the Gunners lose at home to Tottenham Hotspur in Sunday's North London derby.

Manchester United will be without striker Benjamin Sesko for "a few weeks" boss Ruben Amorim confirmed on Friday ahead of Monday's Premier League clash against visiting Everton.

All the latest Manchester United news, views, and transfer gossip as Ruben Amorim's side gear up for a difficult clash against Everton at Old Trafford

Ruben Amorim is foreshadowing another period of “struggle” in Manchester when the Africa Cup of Nations gets underway in December.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner didn’t quite make it to 300 appearances in his first, legendary, spell there. He made his 292nd appearance for the club in the 2009 Champions League final defeat to Barcelona, moving to Real Madrid for a world-record fee later that summer.

You would be forgiven for thinking Manchester United have morphed into Real Madrid from the reaction to their recent results. But, although all the excitement around them has been a bit over the top, they have definitely improved - and especially at home.

Manchester United are expected to further invest in the squad in the winter, having enjoyed great success with their summer endeavours. The Red Devils invested over £200 million in Bryan Mbeumo,