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DERRY AND SCOWCROFT MISS OUT
Derry - is suspended.
Crystal Palace midfielder Shaun Derry will miss the trip to his former club Leeds in the Carling Cup following his sending-off at the weekend.
Derry and striker James Scowcroft must serve one-match bans after being dismissed for two bookable offences during Saturday's goalless draw with Burnley.
Winger Sean Scannell has missed the last two games with a back strain and midfielder Neil Danns is still sidelined with a groin injury.
Young forwards Victor Moses and Calvin Andrew should be in line for starts while defender Jose Fonte will come in if Matt Lawrence is rested.
Unsettled midfielder Ben Watson was an unused substitute on Saturday and could be involved while Darryl Flahavan is expected to replace Julian Speroni in goal.
Leeds boss Gary McAllister has a slight doubt over defender Alan Sheehan.
Sheehan suffered a mild concussion during the 1-1 draw at Yeovil on Saturday, but is expected to be fit to face the Eagles.
Argentine striker Luciano Becchio opened his account for United early on against Yeovil and is set to continue up front after impressing McAllister with his overall performance.
Midfielder Bradley Johnson is fit once again after suffering a back injury during the summer and will be hoping for a place in the squad.
McAllister has no other injury or suspension concerns as his side begin a run of four consecutive games at Elland Road.
