Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has given the injury updates on his players ahead of the Derby game against Manchester City.
Man Utd will host Man City tomorrow at Old Trafford in a Premier League game without star striker Robin van Persie.
The medical team confirmed that the Dutch man is fit but has been out ruled out along with Luke Shaw and Andreas Pereira by the boss.
Van Persie returned to training few days ago and was expected to feature, however, recent updates has ruled him out of the squad as LVG has no place at the moment for him.
LVG is likely to start with 4-3-3 formation with Wayne Rooney as a lone central striker. Radamel Falcao and Angel Di Maria are both likely to start from the bench.
Summer signing Luke Shaw who was tipped to be a replacement of Patrice Evra remains out with his series of injuries.
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Centre-back Jonny Evans remains out with suspension while Chris Smalling and youngster James Wilson are doubtful for this game.
This game is one of the most important game of the season for both the sides as a win for any of the side will take them closer to Champions League place assurance.
Columnist: Simon Oates
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