Intro:

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal confirmed on Friday (31st October) that captain Wayne Rooney will return to the starting line-up for the Manchester derby this weekend now his three-match ban is over, but Colombian striker Radamel Falcao remains sidelined with injury

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SOUNDBITE: (English) Louis van Gaal, Manchester United manager (on Wayne Rooney and Falcao's availability):

"Rooney was not injured. The media was writing (it), but he was never injured. Maybe his shoes were too tight. That is possible, but he was never injured and he shall play. He is my captain and he's the only man I can say (will play) to you because he is my captain and he shall play. Falcao is still injured."

SOUNDBITE: (English) Louis van Gaal, Manchester United manager (on the importance of the Manchester derby):

"Maybe yes, but I think it is one of the 38 matches we have to play, but for the fans it is an unbelievably big rivalry. I have felt that also with a lot of players in the squad but also especially with Ryan Giggs. When he presented the analysis of Manchester City I felt more tension with him so it was good to see that."