The game is important in many respects, not least because it provides the opportunity to go six points clear of fourth place in the Premier League and eight of fifth spot.
Liverpool (away to Brighton & Hove Albion) and Aston Villa (at home to West Ham United) do not play until Saturday and Sunday respectively, so the pressure would be placed on them ahead of kick-off.
Additionally, most fans will also be aware of the lengthy gap that follows our game at the Vitality Stadium.
In fact, there are 24 days before we are in next in action, facing Leeds United at Old Trafford on Monday 13 April.