Larsson (centre) could appear for United against Newcastle

The 35-year-old former Barcelona striker has joined the club on loan from Helsingborgs and watched his new team's defeat to West Ham on Sunday.

Larsson will spend the week training in Manchester before returning to Sweden to celebrate Christmas with his family.

The Swede will spend two-and-a-half months at United and will be eligible to make his debut on 1 January in the Premiership game against Newcastle.