Carroll returns for Hammers

Goalkeeper Roy Carroll is expected to oust Shaka Hislop in the West Ham team for Sunday’s visit of Manchester United.

Carroll, who left Old Trafford in the summer, has recovered from a knee injury which left him on the sidelines for the last five games.

Manager Alan Pardew has reported no fresh injury worries following the 1-1 draw at Tottenham last week although midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker (ankle) and goalkeeper Jimmy Walker (knee) remain unavailable.

Provisional squad: Carroll, Hislop, Repka, Ferdinand, Gabbidon, Konchesky, Benayoun, Noble, Dailly, Newton, Mullins, Etherington, Sheringham, Harewood, Zamora, Bellion, Aliadiere, Bywater.