Norwich are certainly getting stuck in. Five fouls conceded so far to United's none.

Fine line between fair play and nastiness. Norwich are in the 'it's OK' zone at the moment. Boss Alex Neil will like what he has seen of his side so far.

No chances created but not conceded anything either.

Manchester United just haven't been able to find a man in the right position so far. That position is on the edge of the six-yard box, where Wayne Rooney should be.

Daley Blind swings in a sumptuous corner which goes all the way across the box and no home player can get on the end of it.

That was like a big gooey chocolate cake saying 'eat me' but no-one takes up the invitation.

Anthony Martial with some nifty footwork, showing why he's the Golden Boy and it's too much for Norwich midfielder Gary O'Neil, who brings him down and earns the first booking of the game.

Clever foul though, on the halfway line. Took one for the team. His team-mates will chip in together to pay that fine off for him.

25 minutes gone and we are yet to see a change to this...

Theatre of Dreams never seemed so apt. Wake up peeps!

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Juan Mata is pulling the strings for Manchester United and he finds Wayne Rooney on the edge of the box. The captain's strike takes a nick and rolls away for a corner.

The resulting set pieces comes to nothing though.

"United, United, United," shout the home supporters.

First Norwich chance!

Midfielder Wes Hoolahan plays a ball to the marauding Alex Tettey, who turns defender Chris Smalling brilliantly. See ya!

The next part wasn't as good though, as Tettey's left-footed strike from the edge of the area is scuffed wide.

Norwich goalkeeper Declan Rudd is getting a run in the first team in place of John Ruddy and the usual number two looks shaky. Twice now he has played a couple of dodgy kicks towards his team-mates but no damage has been done. A third one like that may end up leading to a goal.

Full-back Daley Blind with a lovely ball into the box which sails out for a goalkick, with Wayne Rooney stuck on his heels.

Trevor Sinclair
Former England winger on Football Focus

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"Norwich can either bring players in during January, or coach the players they have to create better performances and deliver better results. 

"The manager will be working on his strategies, but I'm sure he'll also be looking at the transfer market."

Now midfielder Juan Mata scampers forward through the Norwich backline. Martin Olsson brings the Spaniard down on the edge of the box but referee Michael Oliver doesn't see a foul. Wayne Rooney drags the loose ball wide of goal.

Game slowly starting to simmer.

You think Norwich will have to take any chance that falls to them today. Only Liverpool striker Christian Benteke has scored as a visiting player at Old Trafford this season, so you can see the task they have in front of them.

Winger Nathan Redmond will have to work hard to chase every ball and does so but goalkeeper David de Gea stays calm to get the ball away.

At the other end, Dutchman Memphis Depay curls an effort of the crossbar from the edge of the area.

Jermaine Jenas
Ex-Spurs & England midfielder on BBC Radio 5 live

"Manchester United look like a group of players not happy with the way they’re playing, the direction they’re being led in. Each manager looks at each team differently. 

"At Spurs, Juande Ramos said he’d free me up and not to worry about defensive play and I loved it. But Harry Redknapp came in and he wanted me to have more of a responsible role and hold back. 

"Louis van Gaal has the reins on them too much. They look like they’re doing what they’re told – his methods almost guarantee that you’ll get OK results – but they’re not enjoying that or getting the best out of each individual."

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United have the ball in the back of the net and it's Wayne Rooney!!

It's been chalked off though as both he, and the man who passed him the ball Marouane Fellaini, are standing in an offside position.

No complaints about that one. The correct decision and the easiest one the assistant referee will make all game.

Manchester United pushing men forward and almost work an opening. There's some neat play on the left hand side of the Norwich box and full-back Daley Blind surges up field to cut a ball back into the area.

Unfortunately for the home fans, captain Wayne Rooney can't get on the end of it and Norwich goalkeeper Declan Rudd collects. He might be in for a busy afternoon.

No chances thus far and neither goalkeeper has been tested yet either. Wayne Rooney is operating as the furthest man for the home side, while Marouane Fellaini is high up the pitch too. He'll be looking to set his captain up with some knock downs.

Steve Wilson
BBC Match of the Day commentator at Old Trafford

"Norwich have lost their last three matches at Old Trafford 4-0. The home fans will arrive with hope, but not much expectation, of a similarly thumping victory.

"When was there last any real excitement at Old Trafford? You could almost distil the moments of genuine joy down to Anthony Martial's body swerve and sweeping finish against Liverpool. The rest has been much ado about nothing.

"If United can't break down Norwich, expect the spotlight which had been on Jose Mourinho to fall squarely on Louis van Gaal. 

"United's lengthy injury list doesn't help, but nor does it dispel the feeling that he's proving to be a Picasso manager: some see genius, others see someone putting all the right bits in all the wrong places."

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Talking of Anthony Martial, the Manchester United forward was another who was given a trophy before kick-off. The Frenchman has won the Golden Boy award, for Europe's best young player.

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Barely 10 seconds into the game and Norwich full-back Martin Olsson is already being spoken to by referee Michael Oliver after bringing down Anthony Martial.

A lively start.

Norwich get us under way at Old Trafford.

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Players out on the pitch and captain Wayne Rooney receives a commemorative silver plate from Sir Bobby Charlton for his 500th game for Manchester United.

Not long to go until kick off...

Some fans love him, others hate him, but you have to give Wayne Rooney credit for his longevity at the top.

Manager Louis van Gaal has called it "a fantastic achievement."