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Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Lineups and live coverage

Manchester United face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League late game, with Wayne Rooney fit to start and Michael Carrick continuing in midfield.

Matt King

Wayne Rooney is fit and included in Manchester United's starting lineup as they face Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford.

The forward comes into the side behind Danny Welbeck, who continues up front where he has prospered in recent games. Adnan Januzaj also starts on the left, with Antonio Valencia on the right, while Michael Carrick is preferred to Darren Fletcher to partner Tom Cleverley in midfield.

Nemanja Vidic and Jonny Evans comprise the centre-back pairing, while Rafael is still absent with Chris Smalling at right-back. Alexander Buttner is on the bench rather than Fabio, with Shinji Kagawa also among the subs.

Manchester United starting lineup: David De Gea; Chris Smalling, Jonny Evans, Nemanja Vidic, Patrice Evra; Antonio Valencia, Michael Carrick, Tom Cleverley, Adnan Januzaj; Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck.

Subs: Anders Lindegaard, Alexander Büttner, Rio Ferdinand, Darren Fletcher, Shinji Kagawa, Ashley Young, Javier Hernandez

Tottenham Hotspur starting lineup:
Lloris; Walker, Chiriches, Dawson, Rose; Lennon, Capoue, Dembele, Eriksen; Adebayor, Soldado.