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Team News: Dimitar Berbatov starts for United

Team News: Berbatov starts for United
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Dimitar Berbatov replaces Wayne Rooney up front for Manchester United against Benfica this evening.

As expected, Wayne Rooney has not been named in the Manchester United starting lineup for tonight's Champions League fixture against Benfica.

The England striker, who is suffering with a knock, has been replaced in the team by Dimitar Berbatov.

Ashley Young will make a return from injury, while Fabio starts at left-back.

Man United: De Gea; Fabio, Jones, Ferdinand, Evra; Nani, Fletcher, Carrick, Valencia, Young; Berbatov

Benfica: Artur; Maxi Pereira, Luisão, Garay, Emerson; Witsel, Javi García; Bruno César, Aimar, Gaitán; Rodrigo

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