Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed he intends to let the shackles off exciting youngster Paul Pogba (7/2 To Score Anytime) when Manchester United take on cross-Pennines rivals Leeds United in the Carling Cup third round on Tuesday.

French playmaker Pogba will be handed a baptism of fire against Simon Grayson’s promotion-hopefuls in one of a number of changes made by Ferguson at Elland Road, as the Premier League leaders go in pursuit of revenge from the shock FA Cup defeat at Old Trafford in January 2010 (Leeds 5/1 draw 3/1 Manchester United 8/15 – Match Prices).

Pogba, who joined the Reds from French Ligue 2 outfitLe Havrein October, picked up a slight knock in the reserves’ 2-1 win against Rochdale last Thursday but is to be given his first chance at senior level.

“He’s got a slight injury,”Fergusonsaid, speaking at the launch of the club’s new partner, Malaysian snack giants Mister Potato. “It’s not too bad, though. So he wasn’t available for, Sunday but he should be able to play on Tuesday and I intend to play him against Leeds United.”

Fergusonhas also confirmed he does not intend to allow the emerging youngster to leave Old Trafford on loan, despite interest from Burnley.

The United boss says he would “prefer to keep him” until he feels the French ace is “mature enough” to possibly go on loan.