TEAM NEWS: Ashley Young returns for Manchester United against Chelsea

Oct 28, 2012 2:10:00 PM

Sir Alex Ferguson has restored wingers to his line-up in the form of the England international and Antonio Valencia as Chicharito is restricted to a place on the bench

Manchester United winger Ashley Young returns to the Red Devils' starting line-up for their top of the table clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

The England international has made only two Premier League appearances so far this season due to a knee injury he suffered in United's 3-2 victory over Fulham in August.

Sir Alex Ferguson has restored Young and fellow wideman Antonio Valencia to his team after experimenting with a wingless diamond formation in recent weeks.

Wayne Rooney supports Robin van Persie in attack but there is no place for Javier Hernandez in the XI despite the Mexican's two goals against Braga in the Champions League in midweek.

Chelsea are without John Terry, who is suspended, so David Luiz and Gary Cahill start at centre-back. In attack, Juan Mata, Oscar and Eden Hazard continue behind Fernando Torres.

Frank Lampard suffered a calf injury against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League and misses out entirely, with Ramires and John Obi Mikel selected in central midfield.

Chelsea starting XI: Cech; Ivanovic, Cahill, David Luiz, Cole; Ramires, Mikel; Mata, Oscar, Hazard; Torres.

Subs: Turnbull, Azpilicueta, Bertrand, Romeu, Marin, Moses, Sturridge.

Manchester United starting XI: De Gea; Rafael, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra; Carrick, Cleverley; Valencia, Rooney, Young; Van Persie.

Subs: Lindegaard, Anderson, Giggs, Hernandez, Nani, Welbeck, Scholes.

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