The Red Devils were knocked out of the FA Cup after suffering a defeat at the hands of Arsenal last time out and will be hoping to make a response when they face Tottenham in a league encounter.
Dutch international Louis Van Gaal has so far failed to create an impression on the Man United faithful and some of his tactics have not been well received. It is unclear whether the former Bayern Munich boss is aware of his preferred eleven, who is seen changing his starting
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"I don't think that is fair," he said. "I don't think a lot of trainer-coaches are doing that. There was also a lot of education we had to do to play the system and the players have to work very hard.
"But that is also part of the philosophy. The philosophy is more important than the system or the shape. It is also a step in the process.
"When you are adapted to use your brain for everything you do, then it is more difficult.
Captain Wayne Rooney who was briefly played in the middle of the park has now been restored to his preferred position
"I have said that Rooney is a striker who can also play in midfield," he said. "He has shown that.
"It depends on what I see, what the game plan of my opponent and then also from the suspensions I have or the injured players, the composition of the team."
Tottenham themselves are chasing a place in the top four and a win on Sunday will bring them on equal points with Manchester United. Spurs suffered consecutive cup defeats at the hands of Fiorentina and Chelsea but restored order after picking wins in their subsequent two matches. They will be relying on young striker Harry Kane to produce the goods who has now scored 16 times in 18 Premier League starts.
Man United will be without striker Robin Van Persie meanwhile defender Marcos Rojo should be fit in time to face Spurs.
Manchester United vs Tottenham team sheets
Manchester United's starting XI: De Gea, Valencia, Jones, Smalling, Blind, Carrick, Herrera, Mata, Fellaini, Young, Rooney
Manchester United's bench: Rafael, Falcao, Januzaj, Blackett, A. Pereira, Wilson, Lindegaard
Tottenham's starting XI: Lloris, Walker, Dier, Vertonghen, Rose,
Tottenham's bench: Dembele, Vorm, Chiriches, Lamela, Paulinho, Davies, Adebayor
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