Manchester United injury news: Wayne Rooney among absentees for West Brom match
Louis van Gaal's side take on West Brom in the Premier League this weekend
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Your support makes all the difference.Manchester United take on West Brom this weekend, knowing victory would take them closer to securing a return to the Champions League.
Liverpool's defeat in midweek means six more points from their final four games will be enough to ensure a finish in the top four. Meanwhile, finishing above local rivals Manchester City remains a target, and with the reigning champions just two points ahead, it remains a realistic possibility.
But if Louis van Gaal is to mastermind a victory over Tony Pulis' side at Old Trafford this weekend he must do so without a few key players, including his captain Wayne Rooney.
Here, we take a look at those who will miss Saturday's late kick-off and the others struggling to be fit...
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