Nemanja Vidic still absent for Manchester United with a leg injury, while home side Birmingham CIty welcome Stephen Carr back from suspension.
Carr will resume his place at right back, with Scott Dann, Liam Ridgewell and Roger Johnson all keeping their places in defence.
A number of players rested for Birmingham's FA Cup match will be recalled, including Lee Bowyer, striker Christian Benitez and Sebastien Larsson.
Sir Alex Ferguson will stick with the central defensive pairing of Wes Brown and Johnny Evans in the continued absence of Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic.
With Edwin van der Sar still on leave, Tomascz Kuszczak will keep his place in goal for Man United.
Coming back into the starting line-up will be Darren Fletcher, Ryan Giggs, Antonio Valencia and Michael Carrick, while Dimitar Berbatov could be dropped in favour of Danny Welbeck or Michael Owen.
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