Man Utd handed double boost ahead of Crystal Palace game

Manchester United have been handed a double boost ahead of the Carabao Cup third round tie against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils returned to winning ways over the weekend with a 1-0 triumph over Burnley on the road in the Premier League.

They have moved into the top half of the table, and now need to focus on the defence of the Carabao Cup title against the Eagles at home.

United will be in action against Roy Hodgson's side on Tuesday night and ahead of the game, they have been handed a double boost.

Mason Mount and Harry Maguire were involved in team training and both could be in line to make the squad against the London side.

United had the luck of playing home ties in the Carabao Cup last term and they have been handed the same luxury for the third round.

They should be favourites to beat the Eagles. United face the same opposition at home in the Premier League on Saturday.