Team News: Javier Hernandez dropped to Man United bench

Javier Hernandez has been forced to settle for a place on the bench during Manchester United's home fixture against Fulham this evening.

The Mexican striker's place has gone to Danny Welbeck, who assumes a striking role alongside Wayne Rooney.

Pavel Pogrebnyak will play as a lone striker for visiting Fulham, who will start with a five-man midfield at Old Trafford.

Man United: De Gea; Evra, Ferdinand, Evans, Rafael; Young Carrick, Giggs, Valencia; Rooney, Welbeck

Fulham: Schwarzer; Kelly, Hangeland, Hughes, Riise; Dempsey, Diarra, Frei, Duff, Dembele; Pogrebnyak