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Facing Injury crisis: Rooney and Van Persie will miss Man United FA tie against Swansea City

LONDON

Manchester United’s Dutch striker Robin van Persie (centre) celebrates scoring a goal against Aston Villa during past English Premier League football match. Manchester United will host Swansea today in FA Cup. [PHOTO: AFP]

 Manchester United will be without strikers Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie for today’s FA Cup third-round tie with Swansea. Rooney (groin) and Van Persie (thigh) are both injured, as is winger Ashley Young (shoulder).

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