Striker poser

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted a striker problem looms at Manchester United.

Ferguson has seven at his disposal after the return of Danny Welbeck, Mame Biram Diouf and Federico Macheda from various loan spells.

The latter two didn’t even make the bench for last night's 3–0 win over Tottenham, along with Michael Owen, ruled out through injury.

Last season's Golden Boot winner Dimitar Berbatov played no part; Javier Hernandez played a minimal role after making a surprise return as a sub, and Welbeck and Rooney both found the net as United maintained their 100-per-cent start.

But now selection dilemmas start, with United facing a clash with ailing rivals Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.

"Berbatov, Owen, Hernandez and Rooney, they all have different qualities," Ferguson said.

"You have to utilise all that and make changes as best you can.

"The horrible part for me now is with having Javier back, what do we do? It is going to be a big problem."

At least one departure looks inevitable before the transfer window closes, and possibly more than that — though Welbeck is likely to stay after impressive early performances.