Manchester United receive key injury boost for Crystal Palace game

Manchester United have received a timely boost for the upcoming Premier League game against Crystal Palace with Diogo Dalot, having completely recovered from an injury which has kept him out of action since October.

The club's summer signing had impressed with his composure in back-to-back matches against Young Boys and Derby County in the Champions League and League Cup respectively but he thereafter went off the radar after sustaining a meniscus problem on international duty.

The Portuguese has since failed to even make the matchday squad for the Red Devils but he appears back in shape for the festive schedule ahead after confirming his availability via his official Twitter account.

Still, United boss Jose Mourinho may be reluctant to feature Dalot from the off and he may have to do with a bench role for the weekend's league encounter versus Palace.

Luke Shaw is suspended for the game after picking up his fifth yellow card of the domestic season. In his absence, Ashley Young could feature at left-back with Antonio Valencia occupying the right side of the defence.