The hosts come into the match now sitting sixth in the Premier League table with a game in hand over most of the teams around them, while Leeds were big winners against Newcastle United last time out.
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Reports claimed Solskjaer was hoping to continue his search for a new centre-back and right-sided attacker.
Uruguayan striker Cavani, who scored twice as a substitute against Southampton last weekend, was operating as the central striker against West Ham, but did not come out for the second half at London Stadium.
Having only been at the club for eight months, claiming the prize has become a happy habit for the midfielder, who was again crucial for his side in November.
The Red Devils travel to St Mary’s on a three-game winning streak in all competitions, but they face a tough test against a Southampton side unbeaten in seven.
Bruno Fernandes scored twice and Edinson Cavani grabbed his first for the club.
Everton had made the perfect start at Goodison Park as Bernard fired them ahead after 19 minutes on his first Premier League start of the season.
United, who had lost their opening two home games of the season, have seven points from five games and are 15th on the table, while Chelsea are in sixth position with nine points from six games.
The Red Devils go into the match off the back of a memorable Champions League triumph in Paris, while Chelsea were held to a goalless draw by Sevilla in midweek.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be demanding a response to the club’s joint-heaviest Premier League defeat, but they face a Newcastle side sitting four points and seven places above them in the early standings.
Solskjaer however said the defender, who is out with a knock, is keen to play and overcome his poor recent displays for club and country.
Cavani also said he is confident he can handle the pressure of wearing the club’s iconic number 7 jersey.
The Nigeria international arrived back in the January transfer window.
It was Manchester United’s joint worst loss in the Premier League era —- equalling their 6-1 defeat by Manchester City in 2011.
United go into the game off the back of successive wins over Brighton & Hove Albion over the past week, while Spurs have so far coped well with a particularly relentless schedule.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have been handed a tough draw on their return to the competition, with Turkey’s Istanbul Basaksehir the final side in their group.
Both sides beat Championship opposition away from home in the EFL Cup in midweek, but they suffered contrasting fortunes in their last league games with Brighton beating Newcastle United and Man United losing at home to Crystal Palace.
The 23-year-old has joined in a £40 million transfer from Dutch giants Ajax.
Ndidi has been a key man for Brendan Rodgers’ side and his form has sparked speculation over his future.
The Hammers took the lead on the stroke of halftime through a Michail Antonio penalty before a fine Mason Greenwood strike in the 51st minute brought Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side level.