Manchester United are expecting Ralf Rangnick to be in the dugout for Sunday's Premier League game against Crystal Palace. The German was confirmed as interim manager until the end of the season on Monday but he will not be in charge against Arsenal as his visa is yet to be granted.
Rangnick arrived in the UK before new travel restrictions kicked in on Tuesday morning, so he is free to start work at Carrington as soon as his visa is granted.
Approval of the application is just a formality but the Home Office haven't given United any indication of when that will be, but there is confidence at Old Trafford that it will come through in time for Rangnick to be in charge on Sunday.
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