Ten Hag insists he will tread carefully when it comes to the fitness of both Hojlund and Mount, despite their return to training. The striker has yet to play in a competitive fixture this season, having sustained a hamstring injury in pre-season. Mount played against Fulham and Brighton, but has missed the last two games with a muscle issue.

United have endured a patchy start; they beat Fulham 1-0 to open their league campaign, but then lost to both Brighton and Liverpool. They returned to winning ways by beating Southampton at the weekend and Ten Hag says he will not rush the pair back.

Ten Hag told reporters: "It's very good news they are back on the pitch. They are back in team training.

“We have to decide whether they are fit enough to start but it is very pleasing they are fit and back in the squad. We have so many games in this block to cover so very happy.

“We have to make the final call. They did a couple of training (sessions). We have to see how they recover and then tomorrow we will make a final call.”

United play Palace this weekend. If Hojlund and Mount are left out, they could return against FC Twente in the Europa League next week.