Moyes: Premier League start 'hardest in 20 years'

Moyes is also considering whether to include want-away striker Wayne Rooney in the squad for their opening clash against Swansea, after the English forward recovered from a shoulder injury significantly enough to play 65 minutes in the 3-2 friendly win against Scotland on Wednesday.

After a tricky start to their season with a trip to The Liberty Stadium, United are set to face Chelsea at Old Trafford before tough away fixtures against Liverpool and Manchester City in their first five league games.

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