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Paul Merson: This is what will happen when Manchester United take on Middlesbrough
PAUL MERSON is predicting Manchester United to beat managerless Middlesbrough tomorrow (12pm).
Paul Merson predicts win for Manchester United over Middlesbrough
Manchester United's trip to the Riverside Stadium will be their fourth match in 10 days, having featured in both the Europa League and FA Cup.
But pundit Merson reckons Jose Mourinho's side will still edge Boro as 2-1 victors after the hosts sacked their manager Aitor Karanka on Thursday.
Jose Mourinho's side will play their fourth game in 10 matches against Middlesbrough
Merson told Sky Sport: "Something has got to change now with the manager having gone.
"I find it surprising that it was done so late - I do not like to hear of managers getting sacked, but it is not like they have just lost two on the trot and they cannot score goals.
"You are doing it before Man United at home, which I find extraordinary in my opinion, and the timing is terrible.
"However, the advantage that they have got is that Man United played Monday, Thursday and Sunday morning, which is a big ask, so if they have any chance, that could be it.
"But I am going to go for Man United, who I think will just have too much pace for them and I think they will just win this one 2-1."