For the second-straight week, United will clash with second-place with the potential to move five points clear at the top ahead of next week's break for the long weekend.

"It will be a good challenge for our boys; there's no let up after last week," Wade said.

While United could put some breathing space between themselves and the chasing pack, the coach said they wouldn't place any more emphasis on the game.

"There's no real preference to how we'll play because we take every game seriously," he said.

Josh Casey is expected to again start up front while Matt Bale and Adam Woonton could join him in a three-pronged attacking force.

"I'd like us to have a few more shots on goal," Wade said.

"Last week we got into really good positions and didn't pull the trigger."

Wade expected another tough, physical encounter with the Rangers although it was unknown how they would line up.

"We haven't heard any reports of how they've been playing this year even though they tell everyone they've lost a few players," he said.

"We're going in a little bit blind."

United could be at full-strength for the clash which kicks off at 3pm at Dixie Park.

"No excuses this weekend," Wade said.

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