Romelu Lukaku looks likely to miss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first home match as Manchester United caretaker manager.
The Belgium international was given time off due to a private matter and missed the trip to Cardiff, where fellow forward Alexis Sanchez was absent through injury. Defenders Chris Smalling, Marcos Rojo and Matteo Darmian were also missing in the Welsh capital, as were full-back Antonio Valencia and midfielder Scott McTominay.
Solskjaer, brought in on a short-term deal after Jose Mourinho was dismissed last week, got his reign off to a flying start with a 5-1 win at Cardiff on Saturday.
It was only United’s second victory in seven Premier League games and lifted the mood after a frustrating first half of the season.
The travelling United supporters enjoyed the triumph and more free-spirited performance in Cardiff and Solskjaer’s men will now hope to build some momentum.
Defender Luke Shaw said: “As players, that’s what we want the fans to feel.
“Their support gives us that extra push and obviously it was very nice for them to have five goals. We haven’t done that for a while now.
“The most important thing is we got the three points and obviously we look forward now to the next game.
“Obviously I hope everyone has a good Christmas and then looks forward to watching us at home on Boxing Day.”
United will sense an opportunity to further increase the feel good factor surrounding Solskjaer’s arrival as they host a Huddersfield side who have lost their last five games. The Terriers are 19th in the table having won just two matches all season.
United are also at home as they take on Bournemouth on December 30 before travelling to Newcastle on January 2.