Defenders:

Rafael should start in the right back slot and with his marauding runs up front which will give the West Ham defence a lot to think about. Patrice Evra is sure to start at left back while David Moyes will rely on the centre back partnership of Phil Jones and Rio Ferdinand as the experienced Serbian, Nemanja Vidic is out if the clash following the red card he received against Liverpool. Rio Ferdinand did roll back the years against Olympiacos and will have to do it once again, as Moyes is running out of options at the back given Smalling is still a doubt after the injury he suffered before the Liverpool game.

Midfielders:

Micheal Carrick is expected to be the pivot for United in midfield as Marounne Fellaini looks to have gained his lost touch, which made such an important player at Everton. Ryan Giggs have glimpses of his eternal genius in United’s 3-0 win but the 40 year old might not start a second consecutive match in three days giving either of Adnan Januzaj od Danny Welbeck his place on the left in the starting eleven.

While Robin Van Persie was stretchered off midway through the Champions League match, it is unlikely the Dutch man will return in time for the West Ham clash which gives a chance for Rooney to play little higher up and in turn, Juan Mata will have the chance to return to his favoured No.10 slot and Valencia can continue on the right flank