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Phil Jones won't be rushed back from injury for Manchester United, Andreas Pereira set for Ipswich start

Manchester United will take their time introducing Phil Jones to the first team after injury, and Andreas Pereira could be set for a start against Ipswich Town tomorrow.

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In the Guardian, there's a story that Manchester United won't rush Phil Jones back from injury. Given his ability to stay fit is fleeting, perhaps it's wise to give him time to recover, especially as Matteo Darmian may be called into action at left-back, and Marcos Rojo and Daley Blind could feature there too. Jones may be needed to replace any of these payers.

Robin van Persie has been dropped at Fenerbahce because he seems to have been unable to arrest his decline that started at United a couple of years back. It's a shame, and it's by no means the end of his career, but it is nevertheless worrying for him that he could be entering a third season of nonsense. That's in the Telegraph.

In the Mirror, there's a story from Claudio Ranieiri, who managed Anthony Martial when they were both at Monaco a couple of seasons ago. He says he could 'smell' goals, and that certainly seems to be the case so far at United.

Lastly, James Wilson played in an Under-21 match last night, along with Sam Johnstone and Jesse Lingard. Andreas Pereira didn't play, so perhaps he'll feature in the game against Ipswich. You can read about this in the Manchester Evening News.

PS Alex Ferguson has a book out, chuntering his usual garbage, and Jack Sargeant will have something on that later.