Despite his side sitting 10 points ahead of third-placed Middlesbrough, with a game in hand and a superior goal difference, Paul Heckingbottom has a number of fitness and availability issues to contend with against Russell Martin’s side on Saturday afternoon.
There are question marks over the availability of former Swans striker Oli McBurnie, as well as Tommy Doyle and John Fleck. So, with that in mind, we tasked our man to step into Heckingbottom’s shoes and select the side he would send out to face the Swans. Here’s what he came up with ...
9. Sander Berge
Back amongst the goals on Tuesday night, the presence of Norwood offers Berge real licence to get forward and cause havoc - when he builds up a head of steam and drives forward with the ball, he takes some stopping Photo: Simon Bellis
10. James McAtee
Another part of United's formidable four-pronged attack, McAtee gets the nod for me with his City pal Tommy Doyle still seemingly not ready to return to the side. Hopefully if he gets another one-on-one he'll put it the right side of the post this time, though! Photo: Gary Oakley
11. lliman Ndiaye
Another who hasn't quite reached his own high standards in recent weeks, Ndiaye is still a matchwinner on his own and his selection is a no-brainer while ever he's fit and available Photo: Simon Bellis
12. Oli McBurnie
The former Swansea striker will no doubt be desperate to face his old club but United will not risk him unless he is fit enough. If not, Billy Sharp is a formidable replacement up front Photo: Morgan Harlow