CM: Michael Carrick
In and out of the side so far this season, it is clearly hard for Carrick to work up any semblance of form but if called upon you’d expect the veteran to put in a competent display.
LM: Angel Di Maria
His stint up top with van Persie didn’t really work against Ronald Koeman’s side and with the Dutchman out injured, van Gaal may drop the Argentine into the middle and send captain Wayne Rooney up top for a more punchy striking impact.