David Moyes' side are still
seeking a first victory in 2014,
having lost each of the three
games they have played in
January thus far.
One of those defeats came
against Swansea in the FA Cup
last weekend, when Wilfried
Bony's late header secured a
maiden win at Old Trafford for
the Welsh club and progression
to the fourth round.
Although United have now lost
four of their last six home
matches in all competitions,
Swansea manager Michael
Laudrup expects a stiff test this
weekend as the reigning
Premier League champions
seek to respond to criticism.
"We've shown it is possible (to
win) if you believe in it," the
Dane said. "In recent games we
have played with a lot of
confidence, and we just needed
a win.
"I think it will be more difficult
than last week. I expect them to
come at us and they have to
win this game.
"We have to be ready for that
because we know it will be
tough."
United currently sit seventh in
the English top flight, five points
adrift of fourth-placed Liverpool
and 11 behind leaders Arsenal.
A 2-1 defeat at Sunderland on
Tuesday in the first leg of a
League Cup semi-final left Moyes
frustrated, although he is
hopeful his men can recover.
"I can sense in the dressing
room that there's an urge to
fight our current position," the
Scot told United's official
website.
Wayne Rooney could return to
the United squad as the club
continue to manage his groin
problem, but Robin van Persie is
still unavailable with a thigh
injury.
Jonny Evans (knock) and Phil
Jones (knee) are in contention,
but Nani (hamstring) and
Marouane Fellaini (wrist) are
definitely out.
Swansea's injury crisis is slowly
beginning to diminish, although
Pablo Hernandez (hamstring),
Roland Lamah (abductor),
Michel Vorm (knee) and Michu
(ankle) remain on the sidelines.