Article by Mark Graham, Editor, Record Keeper & Official Reporter @ MUFCINFO.COM


Dimitar Berbatov (hamstring) will miss out after his Bulgarian side was smashed 6-1 in midweek, the skillful forward left the game clutching his leg and will not recover in time for the Saturday Evening kick off.

Ronaldo, Nani and Anderson will be assessed following their long & pointless friendly in Brazil.

Rio Ferdinand will face a late fitness test on a back injury which has kept the England defender out for almost a week.

Wayne Rooney (virus/calf) is expected to play.


Carlos Cuellar (thigh) for the visit of Manchester United as he has a thigh strain.

John Carew could return to the fold following a recent back injury.

On Berbatov's Injury
"It is not a tear, it's a strain," said Fergie. "But with hamstrings you don't take any chances."

On Rio Ferdinand playing against Villa
"I don't think he will make it"

On Wes Brown's exploratory surgery
"I would have thought Wes will be out for between four and five weeks, which is disappointing," he added.

"Fortunately we have plenty of cover at right-back, with Gary Neville, Rafael Da Silva and John O'Shea available to come in."
 

151st League meeting between the two sides.

SAF's 633rd Premiership fixture in charge.