Pogba, Rashford and Manchester United stars prepare for clash with their former boss - in pictures

United go to Jose Mourinho's Tottenham on Friday night in the hunt for a place in the Champions League

Manchester United star Paul Pogba takes a break during the training session. Getty

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer shows off his skills. Getty

Juan Mata of Manchester United has something to celebrate. Getty

Paul Pogba celebrates in training. Getty

Nemanja Matic, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Paul Pogba, Fred, Eric Bailly, Anthony Martial, Odion Ighalo, Jesse Lingard work out. Getty

Striker Odion Ighalo has extended his loan spell at United. Getty

Manchester United stars hit the training pitches preparing for a big push to make the Champions League places.

United were starting to get their act together before the suspension of the Premier League - since a defeat at Bournemouth in November, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side beat Manchester City twice, and restart the season unbeaten in 11 league and cup matches.

Sitting fifth in the table, they are three points off a Champions League spot with nine games left.

Forward Odion Ighalo extended his loan deal and he was one of the players looking sharp as United prepare to visit Tottenham on Friday night, coming up against former manager Jose Mourinho.

United then play Sheffield United at home and Brighton away as they try to narrow the gap on fourth-placed Chelsea.

Here's a selection of pictures from their latest training session on Wednesday. To view the next image in the picture gallery above, click on the arrows or simply swipe.