Watford v Manchester United

Watford must make do without on loan Manchester United goalkeeper, Ben Foster who in accordance with Premiership rules, can not play against the club that holds his registration.

Richard Lee is expected to take over the goalkeeping duties with 42-year-old Alec Chamberlain named amongst the substitutes.

Captain Gavin Mahon remains a doubt after appearing to pick up an injury in the draw against West Ham United on Tuesday, which may mean a start for Matthew Spring.

Clarke Carlisle is the only definite non-starter, still troubled by an ongoing knee concern.

Manchester United is expected to retain the same squad that won convincingly at Charlton Athletic in midweek.

Fit again Michael Carrick may return to the starting line-up after appearing as a substitute at the Valley, with either Darren Fletcher or Ji-Sung Park likely to miss out.

Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes are suspended, while Gary Neville and Gabriel Heinz are still ruled out through injury.