DM: Daley Blind
Will be required to get things started from deep as well as break up any impending Everton attacks through the middle.
RM: Antonio Valencia
Likely to get the nod ahead of Ashley Young, Valencia will need to be at his best to convince Van Gaal to include him more regularly.
LM: Angel Di Maria
United’s wild card, anything good that the side create will likely come from him.
AM: Juan Mata
A big chance for the Spaniard to stake his claim for a spot in the side in Rooney’s absence. Can be expected to take the opportunity with both hands.