Former star RETURNS to Man Utd

Manchester United will welcome an old favourite back to Old Trafford when they face Middlesbrough on New Year's Eve.

The Premier League giants face Aitor Karanka's side knowing that a victory will further cut the gap to the top four, and move them level on points with fifth-placed Tottenham.

And a former star will be in attendance, with ex-right back Rafael Da Silva revealing on Twitter that he will be in the stands.

Rafael spent seven years at United, winning three Premier League titles, prior to his 2015 move to Lyon.

The right-back's brother, Fabio, is set to line up against his former club on Saturday, as he currently plies his trade for Boro.