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Carrick returns to United line-up

Michael Carrick returned to the Manchester United side for the Emirates FA Cup fourth-round tie at Yeovil Town.

The midfielder has taken on the captain's armband in his first outing since appearing in the Carabao Cup win over Burton Albion on 20 September.

In addition to the boost of having the skipper available again, Alexis Sanchez makes his debut in the no.7 shirt.

"He had a couple of training sessions with us," United boss Jose Mourinho told BBC One. "But of course he is not in his best condition because last week, for him, he didn’t train and didn’t play.