The_Black_MambaAnders Lindegaard: the Dane has been solid in his last two Premier League starts and should start against Liverpool who have exploited De Gea in the past.

Rafael Da Silva: looks good with five games on the trot..developing a level of consistency. With Stewart Downing/Fabio Borini up against him, defensive worries are few.

Nemanja Vidic: the Captain looked rusty in the first few games but was near his best against the likes of Johan Elmander against Galatasaray.

Jonny Evans: he was brilliant against Galatasaray and should edge Rio Ferdinand out of the line up.

Alexander Buttner: after Patrice Evra's poor showing midweek, the Dutchman is favourite to regain his position , with his energy being a huge plus.

Antonio Valencia: the number 7 is the complete package and the thought of him against Glen Johnson on his weaker side, leaves United fans licking their lips.

Michael Carrick: a brilliant performance midweek sees him probably being the first name on the teamsheet.

Tom Cleverley: the England international is set to start to provide 'legs' down the middle to track down the passing of Sahin and Allen.

Daniel Welbeck:. ith his phenomenal work-rate and brilliant vision, the youngster is set to start ahead of the ever-so-poor Nani.

Shinji Kagawa: the Japanese playmaker is the man to watch. His creativity and light touch projects him as a potential match winner.

Robin Van Persie: the old saying goes "Muscle memory works wonders"..if it were true we can expect another goal from Van Persie who stunned Anfield with a late winner for Arsenal last season.

Subs:
de Gea
Evra
Ferdinand
Scholes
Giggs
Rooney
Hernandez

21.09.2012