Van Persie available for West Brom visit

The Dutch striker watched on from the sidelines with a thigh injury as United lost 4-1 to local rivals Manchester City last weekend, and also sat out Wednesday's 1-0 League Cup win over Liverpool.

However, the Scot revealed he will return at Old Trafford, although he may not start the match as he returns to full fitness, with Tom Cleverley also set to feature, despite suffering a knee injury earlier in the week.

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