QPR are ready to start with the same eleven players at Manchester United this evening in the Carling Cup 4th Round match that started against Cardiff 1-0 on Saturday. It means that goalscorer against the Bluebirds, Gavin Mahon, is set to return to the bench, while Damiano Tommasi will stride out on to the Old Trafford pitch instead. There is also no place for Irish international Damien Delaney at left-back, with his spot taken by Matt Connolly.
United are likely to drop several of their household names for the tie as more than 2,000 west Londoners make the trip north in the hope of an upset. United coasted to a 3-1 win over Middlesbrough in round three and Sir Alex Ferguson is likely to pick a similar side for the visit of the Championship club. Ben Foster or Tomasz Kuszczak will replace Edwin van der Sar in goal, while Rafael da Silva will start at right-back after his goalscoring cameo in Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Arsenal.
Jonny Evans is also due to start, so Rio Ferdinand or Nemanja Vidic are likely to be given a rest, with Wes Brown sidelined by an ankle injury. Rodrigo Possebon suffered a nasty injury against Boro in the last round, but is fit to return in midfield, with Darron Gibson also due to be involved. Danny Welbeck, 17, impressed up front against Boro and should start again, with Carlos Tevez possibly providing the support. Angolan striker Manucho could also be involved, with the rest of Ferguson's line-up consisting of first-team players, so the likes of Nani and John O'Shea should start......Back To Home Page
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