Amad and Mbeumo back in the Man Utd fold

Manchester United posted pictures of Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo from the squad's return to training, confirming the pair are back from Africa Nations Cup duty and in contention for Saturday's Manchester derby.

It is Michael Carrick's first game in temporary charge, so it will be fascinating to see how United line-up and how that effects the team dynamic.

By common consent, Amad and Mbeumo were two of the most dangerous outfield players for United during the first half of the season.

But there is unlikely to be a wing-back role in Carrick's team, so how do they both get in the team? Unless skipper Bruno Fernandes continues in a deeper midfield role, which many observers feel he is not suited to.

After drawing against Wolves, Leeds and Burnley in their last three Premier League games, United have ground to make up, so a big performance is required at the weekend or at Arsenal in the game after to avoid slipping into the bottom half of the table.