The club has dominated the headlines since Tuesday, when manager David Moyes' reign was brought to an end after just 10 months in charge.
The 27-year tenure of Alex Ferguson was always going to be a hard act to follow, and so it proved with Moyes departing Old Trafford two days after a dismal 2-0 defeat at his former club Everton.
The champions are consigned to their lowest ever Premier League finish, and United fans will be hoping Giggs' standing at the club will inspire the players to end the season on a high note.
Adams took charge after Chris Hughton departed earlier this month and has overseen two defeats in his two games at the helm, 1-0 at Fulham and 3-2 at home to Liverpool last time out.
Norwich are 17th in the table, just two points above the drop zone having won just twice in their past 13 league matches.
"We're used to it, we expect it," he told the club's official website.
"Obviously teams at the bottom of the table are going to be underdogs in most of the games but it's irrelevant whether you're underdogs. It's about you and how you go about your business."
For United, senior figures Nemanja Vidic (knock), Robin van Persie and Patrice Evra (both knee) all remain doubts, as does right-back Rafael da Silva (hamstring).
