Robin van Persie returns to the Manchester United starting line-up as manager Louis van Gaal goes in search of his first Barclays Premier League win at Sunderland.

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Under-pressure Manchester United manager David Moyes welcomes captain Nemanja Vidic back from suspension for today’s must-win match against Aston Villa at Old Trafford.

Juan Mata has been handed his first Manchester United start for their Barclays Premier League encounter with Cardiff – and Robin van Persie returned too as David Moyes’ men looked to kick-start their season.

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Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson sprang a surprise by pairing Danny Welbeck with leading scorer Robin van Persie for the visit of Liverpool.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has reverted to the same starting XI from last weekend’s controversial victory over Chelsea for this afternoon’s Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford.

Wayne Rooney was missing from Manchester United’s squad for this evening’s Champions League Group C clash with Benfica at Old Trafford.