Both sides starting XIs will be hard to predict on the basis that both sides have players who can potentially return from injury in this game, but neither manager has announced for certain whether those players will or won’t. Plus Manchester United will be likely to rotate to some degree but no one will be able to guess just how many changes the Premiership side will make.
Yeovil Towns starting X1
Goalkeeper - Jed Steer: The goalkeeper is on loan from Premier League side Aston Villa. He has made seven league appearances for Yeovil so far this season.
Right-back - Ofori-Twumasi: The right-back has made 14 league appearances for Yeovil Town this season after signing as a costless agent last summer, after being released by League Two side Northampton Town.
Centre-back - Arthurworrey: The centre-back has played eight times in the league and has scored one goal since joining on loan from Fulham in October.
Centre-back - Nugent: On loan from Championship side Cardiff and has made 19 league appearances for the League One club even scoring a goal. He joined on loan back in August and this could his last game before returning to his parent club Cardiff.
Left-back - Nathan Smith: The pacey Jamaican left-back is currently half a year through his second stint at the club. He originally played for Yeovil back in 2008-2011 making 114 league appearances scoring a single goal in his time with the club. He eventually rejected a contract from Yeovil back in 2011 to join Chesterfield, but three years later finds himself back at Yeovil. He has made 20 league appearances so far this season.
Left wing - Foley: A hardworking winger for Yeovil, Foley is very much your typical grafting player who can pull off something special out of nothing. He makes his own luck thanks to his great work ethic. He joined the club back in 2012 and was even loaned out at one point, but has now cemented his place and has made 67 league appearances in two years.
Centre midfield - Edwards: Has made more appearances this season than any other player for Yeovil. An ever present presence in central midfield he is a man who gets stuck in at all time and doesn’t ever shake a tackle. He is also top of the teams fouls conceded, yellow cards and red cards table. He is a man who is going to get stuck in this Sunday.
Centre midfielder - Gillett: Has made 17 league appearances so far this season for Yeovil and is sure to be involved this Sunday. Another hard working central midfielder.
Right wing - Leitch-Smith: Another pacey winger who will attempt to cause problems for Manchester United. He has played 18 times in the league this seasons coring one goal.
Striker - Eaves: On loan from Championship side Bolton and his a large presence up front.
Striker - Moore: The clubs top goal scorer. He is a potential injury concern but should be back just in time for this important clash.
Manchester United starting X1
Goalkeeper - David De Gea: the ever present and inform Spaniard will most likely not be rotated much like in the Capital One Cup. The Spaniard has arguably been the best keeper in the Premier League this season.
Left-Wingback - Luke Shaw: who only returned from injury two games ago against Tottenham could use this fixture as a match fitness fixture. He started against Stoke but was subbed on around the 60 minute mark with fatigue so fitness is what he needs, this could be the ideal match for him.
Centre-back - Tyler Blackett: has made an appearance for a while now after being a first team regular earlier on in the season, expect the youngster to be given a run out on Sunday.
Centre-back - Paddy McNair: the young Irishman has shocked fans by coming from nowhere to be one of the key men in Louis Van Gaal’s back three line up. He didn’t feature against Stoke after coming off against Tottenham evidently fatigued, so he could be back on Sunday.
Centre-back - Phil Jones: the England player may be the only player in this back three with much experience but he himself is still quite young. He will most likely get the head in front of Smalling for his pace.
Right wing-back - Rafael: is likely to take this position as no other right wing-back is currently fit and healthy with Valencia coming off against Tottenham.
Centre midfield - Ander Herrera: It is possible that the skill full Ander Herrera will start against Yeovil as he is also making a return from injury so every minute matters for him. He came off the bench against Stoke for a short run out so expect him to start here.
Centre midfield - Darren Fletcher: Expect Scottish international Darren Fletcher to start here for what feels like the first time in a while. The Scottish international regularly makes substitute appearances during games so this is a chance he will be desperate to take to get some game time.
Number nine role - Adnan Januzaj: It is plausible that Adnan Januzaj who returned from injury against Stoke to play left wing-back will be given this more attacking role to see what he can do in his more natural position rather than shoved out to the win because of his pace.
Striker - Wayne Rooney: the captain could start here. Despite being one of the players asking for a rest during the Christmas period with Van Persie being unable to start so many games in a short space of time and Falcao being managed carefully it leaves Rooney the work horse to start.
Striker - James Wilson: This could potentially be James Wilsons’ time to shine for Louis Van Gaal. The young striker has been tipped to have a very, very bright future and regular scores braces in the under 21’s including four against Manchester City. He has only been making substitute appearances recently but he now has a chance to start and show his ability off.
