As expected Rio Ferdinand returns to the heart of the defence beside Nemanja Vidic whilst to the relief of many fans Rafael has assumed the right back position. Carrick has been drafted n to provide cover for the defence whilst Anderson makes his first start of the season.
van der Sar; Rafael, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra; Fletcher, Carrick, Anderson; Nani, Park; Berbatov
Subs: Kuszczak, Owen, Smalling, Hernandez, O’Shea, Macheda, Gibson.