DC: Chris Smalling
Fast becoming one of United’s most important players, Chris Smalling has been rock solid recently and will surely be in from the start against Sunderland.
DC: Daley Blind
Despite some suggestions that he could move to left-back in Shaw’s absence, Daley Blind should continue at left-back for United for the time being.
MC: Morgan Schneiderlin
Rested against Ipswich in the Capital One Cup, Morgan Schneiderlin will surely get a start for the Red Devils for the visit of Sunderland.
MC: Bastian Schweinsteiger
A player growing into his role at United, Bastian Schweinsteiger has looked better in recent games and can do some real damage to a struggling Sunderland side this Saturday.