United handed triple boost

Ferdinand, Scholes and Evra set to tackle Gunners

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Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Rio Ferdinand, Paul Scholes and Patrice Evra will be fit to tackle Arsenal at Old Trafford on Monday.

The Manchester United manager had been sweating over the fitness of the trio as they prepare to tackle the Gunners.

England captain Ferdinand limped out of the 1-1 UEFA Champions League draw with Valencia on Tuesday night in the early stages of the second half with a tight hamstring.

Ferguson admitted after the match that his withdrawal had been precautionary and it now appears the centre-back will be fit to partner Nemanja Vidic at the heart of the defence.

Massive game

Veteran midfielder Scholes was expected to miss out against Arsene Wenger's men as he has been struggling with the groin injury he suffered against Rangers a fortnight ago.

But the talented former England international has made good progress in recent days and could take his place in the squad on Monday evening.

Experienced France left-back Evra missed the Valencia game in midweek but is expected to replace Fabio in Ferguson's backline.

Ferguson said: "We're quite confident that everyone will be fit and it's good to have everyone available for such a massive game.

"Paul Scholes started training yesterday. It was just light stuff but hopefully he will be available for Monday and Rio should be fit as well."

Virus

United are looking to maintain a five-match unbeaten run against the Gunners and leap back to the Premier League summit.

Defensive duo Jonny Evans and Wes Brown had also been struggling with a virus but they are also in contention.

"Jonny and Wes have had a bit of a virus that has been going around the place," added Ferguson.

"We should have a full squad for Monday."

Ferguson also confirmed Michael Owen's training programme was going well, although the former England striker will not be considered to face Arsenal.

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Ricky Lopez (Manchester United fan) says...

Whatever the result on monday night there is still plenty of football remaining. All eyes are tottenham bound tomorrow before the focus diverts to Old Trafford 24 hours later. Manchester City will remain a thorn in everybody's side for some time whilst Liverpool are looking lost. Something's got to give and my prediction is a 2-1 win for the Red Devils followed by an away draw with Chelsea, away wins at Birmingham & West Brom and home wins against Sunderland and Liverpool,(F.a. cup),to see the Reds gain important ground over xmas/new year.

Posted 20:06 11th December 2010

Immanuel Immz (Manchester United fan) says...

I believe the standing ManUnited can still outclass Arsenal the way we use to all those seasons.. I'm sure it wil be a great football showcase but the best team will always win.. Manchester United wil alway win!!!!!!!!! That i'm sure of....

Posted 15:37 11th December 2010

C Salmon (Manchester United fan) says...

I think even though United have had a 'different' start to the season than usual, Arsenal still wont beat us. Man Utd 2 Arsenal 0

Posted 09:16 11th December 2010

Abdullah Baragaba (Manchester United fan) says...

Dylan wat u on bout rio rubbish. R u crazy?!. Nyway we gna win this game hopefully nani can continue his great form against arsenal

Posted 17:48 10th December 2010

Nick Simon (Manchester United fan) says...

Dylan Zulch - was your comment for real!!!!!

Posted 17:18 10th December 2010

John Zilch (Manchester United fan) says...

Dylan Zulch (Manchester United fan) says... Please dont play RIO he is far from what he used to be. We need a replacement for him. Playing him will be a mistake!! Either your not a Man Utd fan or you just don't understand that Rio is GREAT!!!! What's up with you?

Posted 16:34 10th December 2010

Ant Chapman (Leeds United fan) says...

united will lose to arsenal . arsenal will lose to leeds . look at what happened last year. prem football and fa cup needs a good shake up. we all sick of the same old teams boo hoo ing about contracts , money , how many games played. english footie is a league that should be remembered for great play , not whinge bag premier league teams.

Posted 16:31 10th December 2010

Dean Woods (Arsenal fan) says...

To the comment made by robbie you do make me laugh. Yes arsenal back line has looked shaky without a doubt but last time I checked you have conceded only two goals less than us in the league so maybe you need to worry about your own back line before going on about us fact.

Posted 16:29 10th December 2010

Michael Healy (Manchester United fan) says...

hope evra is fit,as walcot would love to be facing fabio.

Posted 15:41 10th December 2010

Mark Clyne (Manchester United fan) says...

Do you watch United games Dylan? Look at the games without Rio this year and compare the goals conceded with when he was playing. Why did you have to support United? It makes a laughing stock of the rest of us United fans who know about football.

Posted 15:41 10th December 2010

Lewis Preston (Newcastle United fan) says...

@Dylan Zulch, what are you on? Rio Ferdinand is a world class defender. United play better with him. That's all that needs to be said.

Posted 15:25 10th December 2010

Midas Midas (Arsenal fan) says...

man u 1 Arsenal 3 believe and take it to the bank of England. cheers

Posted 15:23 10th December 2010

Declan Marley (Manchester United fan) says...

It is vitally important that we have these three players fit and playing on monday night. We need Rio for his leadership and his great partnership with Vidic in centerback, we need Scholesy in midfield to pass Arsenal to death and we need Evra to bomb up and down that left hand side of the pitch. Come on Utd win on monday night and we definately send out a clear message, that we are gonna bring the premiership back home to where it belongs.

Posted 14:30 10th December 2010

Darragh O'reilly (Manchester United fan) says...

Never doubt Sir Alex really looking forward to the game Monday and a United win would really be a huge psychological blow to arsenal if we can beat them and its also a great time to b meeting chelsea!!

Posted 13:39 10th December 2010

Robbie Maguire (Manchester United fan) says...

Our best 11 to pick from.Plus we are At home And Arsenal missing their best player. They are also a bit suspect in defence in my opinion We will be too strong for them. 3 nil to the Mighty REDS !!!

Posted 12:32 10th December 2010

Jim Allen (Manchester United fan) says...

united are just to strong for arsenal at this moment in time arsenal are a good defensive team but lack fire power up front utd however are not rooney is going through a bad spell at the moment but he will be the king pin to utds win on monday result 2 1 to utd come on the red devils

Posted 11:55 10th December 2010

Dylan Zulch (Manchester United fan) says...

Please dont play RIO he is far from what he used to be. We need a replacement for him. Playing him will be a mistake!!

Posted 10:48 10th December 2010
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