TEAM NEWS: Rooney keeps place in Man Utd team

The England striker has had a dismal start to the season, having scored just twice in nine Premier League appearances, but he remains at the spearhead of his side's attack

Wayne Rooney has kept his place in the Manchester United starting XI for Saturday's game against Crystal Palace.

There have been increasing calls for Rooney to be dropped from the first-team as his poor form continues, with the striker having scored just two goals in nine Premier League appearances this season.

However, he remains the spearhead of Louis van Gaal's attack heading into the game at Selhurst Park.

Ander Herrera, Anthony Martial and Juan Mata are in support of the England attacker, with Memphis Depay absent through injury.

Daley Blind starts in the centre of defence alongside Chris Smalling, while Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin sit deep in midfield.

Meanwhile, 17-year-old Axel Tuanzebe has been included in the squad for the first time, with the central defender taking a place on the bench.

Manchester United starting XI: De Gea; Darmian, Smalling, Blind, Rojo; Schneiderlin, Schweinsteiger; Mata, Herrera, Martial; Rooney. Subs: Romero, Tuanzebe, Young, Carrick, Lingard, Pereira, Fellaini.

Crystal Palace starting XI: Hennessey; Kelly, Dann, Delaney (c), Ward; McArthur, Cabaye; Zaha, Puncheon, Bolasie; Gayle. Subs: Speroni, Hangeland, Jedinak, Ledley, Lee, Sako, Bamford.