ELSEWHERE IN THE SQUAD



United received a boost in midweek when influential youngster Scott McTominay returned to the starting XI, to produce a combative performance alongside central midfielder partner Fred.



Solskjaer was full of praise for both players after the final whistle against Spurs and that suggests they may retain their places on Saturday, but the boss could yet have more options available to him.



Ole revealed last week that Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba are training again, after their recent spells out with injuries, and we hope for a positive update in Friday’s pre-match press conference.



Elsewhere, in defence, long-term absentees Eric Bailly, Diogo Dalot and Tim Fosu-Mensah are all working hard at the Aon Training Complex as they look to return from injury in the coming weeks.

Marcos Rojo has not appeared since the win over Brighton & Hove Albion on 10 November, due to a muscle injury that he picked up in training.



Make sure you watch Solskjaer’s press conference from 10:00 GMT on Friday morning, in our Official App or on MUTV, for the latest news and views ahead of the derby.