Darren Bent believes Manchester United will be boosted by West Ham and Arsenal's failure to strengthen in the January transfer window.
While the Reds didn't welcome any additions last month, nor did their Champions League rivals with the Gunners offloading their out-of-favour ex-captain Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang.
United return to Premier League action in a strong position ahead of their trip to Burnley, occupying fourth ahead of the Hammers, Tottenham Hotspur and Mikel Arteta's side.
And the former Aston Villa striker believes Ralf Rangnick's men will be "rubbing their hands" going into the business end of the season.
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