The biggest blow of the afternoon came with the sight of James McCarthy being carried off on a stretcher in the second - half after suffering a suspected
double leg fracture in a challenge with the blameless Salomon Rondon.
The afternoon did serve up a huge blow to the Toffees, however, as midfielder James McCarthy suffered
a double leg fracture in a challenge with West Brom's Salomón Rondón midway through the second half.
England defender Shaw had not played since September, when he suffered
a double leg fracture in a Champions League match with PSV Eindhoven.
Not exact matches
Old Trafford boss Louis van Gaal has seen his first - choice left - back Luke Shaw ruled out for at least six months with a
double leg fracture following a strong challenge from PSV's Hector Moreno (via Manchester Evening News) and as such, the Dutchman's interest
in a replacement seems plausible.
The 24 - year - old South Korean international, who has 42 caps for his country, missed almost all of last season with a
double fracture to his
leg as Bolton were relegated from the Premier League but has been a regular
in the Championship this season after returning to full fitness.
After a strong challenge from Hector Moreno, Shaw went off on a stretcher
in Eindhoven and The Sun claim he could end up missing the rest of the season with the
double leg fracture he sustained
in the match.
Shaw is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after being stretchered off
in the first - half on United Champions League opener against PSV Eindhoven following a strong challenge from Hector Moreno, who has also played under Pochettino, and it was revealed after the game that he has suffered a
double fracture of his right
leg.
The England international's injury overshadowed the result as it was revealed by manager Louis van Gaal after the game that he has suffered a
double fracture of the
leg and is likely to miss a huge chunk of the season, placing his participation at next summer's European Championships
in serious doubt.
The Mexican international's forceful tackle on the Manchester United left - back during the two side's Champions League clash left Shaw with a
double fracture of the
leg and is now certain to miss a huge portion of the season and his participation at next summer's European Championships for England are
in serious doubt.
Walcott struck up an immediate partnership with right - back Seamus Coleman, playing his first match
in 319 days after a
double fracture of his
leg.
At one point Shaw was being described as likely to have a Gareth Bale type future but a devastating injury, when he was caught with a sliding tackle against PSV Einhoven
in 2015 - 16, and suffering
double leg fracture halted his progress.
Shaw, who has been out injured since sustaining a
double -
leg fracture in September, became aware of a story
in the local press recently about William Moore, 80, who was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour three weeks ago.
Real Madrid star Bale serves a one - game ban
in Belgrade, while Taylor starts a two - match suspension for the red - card challenge which left Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman with a
double leg fracture.