United can't rely on Robin

Striker Robin van Persie will miss Manchester United’s game at West Ham on Saturday because of a knee injury.

United will assess winger Antonio Valencia after he sustained a gruesome black eye against Olympiacos in midweek.

Defenders Jonny Evans (calf) and Chris Smalling (hamstring) are doubtful, but Nemanja Vidic is definitely out through suspension.

Provisional squad: De Gea, Lindegaard, Rafael, Evra, Ferdinand, Smalling, Jones, Evans, Buttner, Giggs, Carrick, Young, Cleverley, Fletcher, Valencia, Kagawa, Nani, Fellaini, Januzaj, Mata, Rooney, Welbeck, Hernandez.