Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Manchester United will field a different starting XI in their rematch against Malaysia later today.

According to manutd.com, United could even give Saturday's match-winner Michael Owen his first start as a United player at the Bukit Jalil Stadium.

Gary Neville, Fabio as well as Ryan Giggs, Wes Brown, Zoran Tosic, Michael Carrick and Darren Fletcher could also make the starting XI.

"The players who started the first game won't start on Monday," the Reds' manager said. "It will be a completely different team. Other players need to get minutes on the clock."

Sir Alex was effusive in his praise for United's opponents after the 3-2 win and will no doubt expect a similar challenge on Monday.

"I thought Malaysia were very good in a lot of things they did. They had the speed to catch us on the counter-attack a few times. You always worry about quick teams because they can really threaten you."

K Rajagobal's side is certainly much better equipped than when United steamrolled the Malaysians 6-0 in 2001.

"The scoreline tells you they're far superior," Sir Alex agreed. "They have great enthusiasm, speed and a good hunger for playing. As soon as we got the ball they were closing us down quickly and that's great credit to them.

"And I thought they were brave at the back to play one against one. They weren't fazed by going tight against our centre forwards."

* Manchester United vs Malaysia will kick-off at 8.45 pm local time. ESPNSTAR.com will have LIVE updates of this match.