Manchester United forwards Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani are fit and available for Saturday’s Premier League game at home to Tottenham Hotspur, manager Ralf Rangnick said on Friday.

Ronaldo did not play in the Manchester Derby last weekend due to a hip injury while Cavani has not featured since early February due to a groin problem.

“Cristiano resumed training yesterday (Thursday). He trained for the whole session,” Rangnick told a news conference.

“He trained well, like the rest of the group, so I would have thought that he’s available for tomorrow (Saturday). What’s important is that he and Edi are both back in training and are both available for the game.”

But left back Luke Shaw is out after testing positive for Covid-19 while midfielder Scott McTominay is a doubt, with Rangnick keeping one eye on next week’s Champions League last-16 second leg at home to Atletico Madrid, with the tie at 1-1.

“Scotty is a question mark, he had some problems with his calf so we have to wait and see,” Rangnick added.

“Right now, it is more likely that he will not be available because if we risk him tomorrow, he will more likely be out for the game on Tuesday. That’s why... with muscular issues — even more so if it’s the calf muscle — I tend to be careful.”

United are looking to bounce back after losing 4-1 at Manchester City, which dropped Rangnick’s side to fifth, a point behind Arsenal, but having played three games more, and two points ahead of Spurs who have two matches in hand.

Rangnick said Arsenal were favourites to finish fourth. “They seem to be in the best possible position but there are still 10 games to play,” he added. “We are fully aware we have to look after ourselves and not drop any more points.”

Striker Marcus Rashford’s form has also been a concern for United.

Liverpool pressure

Liverpool remain hot on the heels of Man City having clawed their way back to within six points of the champions. After a three-game winless run in December/ January, Juergen Klopp’s team have won their last seven league games, scoring 19 goals and conceding twice.

They will fancy picking up another win at Brighton Hove Albion in Saturday’s early kick-off to close to within three of City, given the hosts have lost each of their last four league games — they last lost five consecutive league matches back in 2007 as a League One side.