United welcome van Persie back for West Brom game

Robin van Persie started his first game in 10 weeks as Manchester United looked to return to winning ways against West Brom.

Van Persie’s return meant Wayne Rooney dropped into midfield while Daley Blind slotted into the left-back position, which was left vacant due to an injury to Luke Shaw.

Darren Fletcher captained West Brom on his first return to Old Trafford. Youssouf Mulumbu and Jonas Olsson replaced James Morrison and Victor Anichebe for the visitors.

Man Utd: De Gea, Valencia, Smalling, McNair, Blind, Ander Herrera, Mata, Rooney, Fellaini, Young, van Persie.

Subs: Jones, Di Maria, Falcao, Januzaj, Valdes, Blackett, Pereira.

West Brom: Myhill, Dawson, McAuley, Olsson, Lescott, Gardner, Yacob, Fletcher, Mulumbu, Brunt, Berahino.

Subs: Wisdom, Baird, Ideye, Anichebe, McManaman, Sessegnon, Rose.

Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire)