Manchester United v Norwich City Preview (October 1 2011)

After an exhilarating midweek 3-3 draw against FC Basel in the Champions League, Manchester United prepare to put behind their defensive woes to face Premier League new boys Norwich City on Saturday at Old Trafford. The Canaries might not be one of the most daunting opposition as such, but the midweek game taught just that the Red Devils better not take their opponents lightly.Wayne Rooney has recovered from a hamstring injury and will return for Manchester United, along with Javier Hernandez and Jonny Evans.

Nemanja Vidic, Chris Smalling and Tom Cleverley are still injured but should be back after the international break.

Norwich striker James Vaughan has had knee surgery and could be sidelined for up to four months.Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will miss Wayne Rooney, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Javier Hernandez suffered a dead leg against Stoke City and was substituted during the opening stages of that clash, but some reports point towards the Mexican being ready to return.

Chris Smalling (groin) remains a doubt, while Nemanja Vidic (calf) is still some way from being ready. Rafael is out with a shoulder injury while Jonny Evans (ankle) remains a doubt.