Manchester United host Premier League newcomers Norwich looking to bounce back from their midweek draw with Basel.The Premier League champions were two goals to the good at Old Trafford in the UEFA Champions League clash before the Swiss side looked like causing a shock with three unanswered goals.
Ashley Young's last-minute effort saved the Red Devils' blushes and boss Sir Alex Ferguson will be demanding a reaction against the Canaries as his side aim to maintain their perfect home league record.
But the Canaries go into the game on a high after beating Sunderland 2-1 at Carrow Road on Monday night to rise to the heady heights of ninth in the table.That victory followed a 1-0 win at Bolton as Paul Lambert's side have now fully found their feet in the top flight.
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Danny Welbeck may find himself back on the bench when Norwich visit despite scoring two goals in the Champions League in midweek.
For Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez are back from injury for the visit of the Canaires.
Chris Smalling (groin), Nemanja Vidic (ankle) are still missing and could return after the international break, but Jonny Evans has recovered from his ankle injury and is available to bolster Ferguson's defensive options.
Midfield duo Tom Cleverley and Darron Gibson are long-term absentees with foot and ankle problems respectively.
For Norwich, Lambert has confirmed striker James Vaughan will be out for several months with a knee injury.
The 23-year-old hobbled off after coming on as a second-half substitute during the Canaries' defeat of Sunderland on Monday night.
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