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


Dimitar Berbatov is struggling to be fit for the return to his old club with an Achilles injury.

Wayne Rooney and Patrice Evra are suspended, & Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to return after a hip injury.

Michael Carrick and Rio Ferdinand are also doubtful starters with thigh & back problems.

Darren Fletcher, Anderson & Ryan Giggs all wait to replace the injured parties & JOS & Carlos Tevez will replace Rooney & Evra.

United loanee Fraizer Campbell is ineligible.
 

On Carrick & Berbatov
"I don't know if Carrick is going to be fit, I don't know if Berbatov is going to be fit," said Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

On Rio
"Rio Ferdinand picked up a back spasm again, so that is a concern for us too. With the squad we've got I hope we can cope but I'd rather not have [the problems]."

Wes Brown talking to the Media
It is going fine. I am three weeks into it so I am back doing the gym work and hopefully in maybe three or four weeks I could be back in the squad.  "I am feeling good. They are all going to Japan now so I get left on my own.

"We have a good two weeks until Christmas and hopefully I get some good work in.

143rd League meeting between the two sides.

SAF's 636th Premiership fixture in charge.