Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford are still on the sidelines, with respective foot and back problems, and Ole was not asked for an update on the fitness of Tim Fosu-Mensah. The Netherlands international is yet to feature this season after undergoing knee ligament surgery over the summer.

WATFORD TEAM NEWS

The Hornets have been boosted by the news that Ismaila Sarr and Kiko Femenia have returned to first team training after a few weeks on the sidelines. It remains to be seen whether either will be involved at Old Trafford, however.

One player who definitely won’t play is Daryl Janmaat. The Dutch full-back has been out of action since November’s win over Norwich, and will start his comeback with a match for the Under-23s next week, according to head coach Nigel Pearson.

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