Dean Henderson takes gloves for Manchester derby as David De Gea granted time with new baby

Dean Henderson will play against Manchester City with David De Gea absent (Laurence Griffiths/PA)

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had no hesitation in allowing Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea to return to Spain for the birth of his first child as Dean Henderson prepares to line up against rivals Manchester City.

The long-serving number one was conspicuous by his absence from Wednesday’s drab goalless league draw at Crystal Palace due to what were repeatedly described as “personal reasons”.