Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Reds are on a winter break in the United Arab Emirates, preparing for the biggest examination yet of the Norwegian’s spell in charge.

United will return to the UK and be thrust into a league blockbuster against third-placed Spurs at Wembley next Sunday (16:30 GMT kick-off).

The Reds are six points shy of the coveted fourth-place Champions League slot in the division after four straight league wins against Cardiff City, Huddersfield Town, Bournemouth and Newcastle United under caretaker boss Solskjaer.

Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup third-round 2-0 triumph against Championship side Reading sent the Reds off for the training camp on the brink of a history-making start for Solskjaer.

If United can beat Tottenham in London, it will see Solskjaer become the first Old Trafford manager in the club’s history to win the first six matches as boss.