Darren Fletcher is taking charge of the team, following Ruben Amorim's exit as head coach, and there is good news to report from the Lancashire ground.
Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount and Kobbie Mainoo were all spotted as the players turned up for duty.
Maguire has been out of action since going off injured in the 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur in November, and that was his first appearance after scoring the memorable late winner away to Liverpool.
Skipper Fernandes had been tipped to face a lengthy absence after he failed to reappear for the second half of the 2-1 loss at Aston Villa.