Premier League - Team News: United worries

Eurosport - Fri, 30 Oct 10:40:00 2009

Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic are carrying knocks, while David Bentley is set to start for Tottenham against Arsenal.

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Arsenal v Tottenham

Arsene Wenger has a goalkeeping dilemma, as Manuel Almunia and Vito Mannoe are vying for a starting berth. Lukas Fabianski is missing with a thigh complaint. Samir Nasri made his first appearance of the season in midweek but may not be risked against Spurs.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp says David Bentley will start in place of the injured Aaron Lennon.

Bolton v Chelsea

Bolton face Chelsea just three days after being hammered by Carlo Ancelotti's side in the Carling Cup.

Salomon Kalou and and Branislav Ivanovic face late fitness tests, but Ashley Cole (ankle), Jose Bosingwa (knee), Yury Zhirkov (knee), John Mikel Obi (knee) and Hilario (concussion) are all out.

Gary Megson is expected to recall Johan Elmander but is without Sean Davis.

Burnley v Hull

The Tigers will travel to Lancashire without goalkeeper Boaz Myhill who has damaged knee ligaments. Jimmy Bullard did not train on Thursday due to a shin injury and will have to pass a late fitness test.

Brian Jensen damaged his ankle last week but will be given every chance to prove his fitness by Owen Coyle. Martin Paterson, Chris McCann (both knee) and Jay Rodriguez (ankle) are out, but Stephen Jordan is expected to shake off a thigh problem.

Everton v Aston Villa

Brad Friedel looks set to replace midweek shoot-out hero Brad Guzan and make his 200th consecutive Premier League appearance. Stephen Warnock is a doubt with an ankle injury, but Emile Heskey and midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker are expected to shake off niggles.

Everton have been hit hard by injuries, but the club are hopeful some key players will leave the treatment room in the near future.

Fulham v Liverpool

Simon Davies has been sidelined for a month with a foot injury, but is pushing for a place against the Reds.

Steven Gerrard's groin is still causing concern and he has been ruled out, along with Glen Johnson and Alberto Aquilani, but star striker Fernando Torres is set to start. Albert Riera remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Portsmouth v Wigan

Portsmouth welcome back Kevin-Prince Boateng, Jamie O'Hara, Mike Williamson and Tommy Smith for the visit of Wigan, but Papa Bouba Diop (hamstring) and Hermann Hreidarsson (foot) are still recovering and will not feature.

Wigan will be without Maynor Figueroa who is likely to be out for seven weeks with a knee injury, while Paul Scharner and Chris Kirkland are doubtful with hamstring and finger problems respectively.

Stoke v Wolves

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is expected to recall goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen after the Dane shook off flu, while Mamady Sidibe is in contention following a knee injury. Robert Huth is still missing through suspension.

Stefan Maierhofer is back in contention for Wolves following suspension, while Michael Mancienne has overcome a bout of illness.

Sunderland v West Ham

Black Cats forward Darren Bent is struggling with a knee injury, while Fraizer Campbell, Phil Bardsley and George McCartney are also struggling and Boudewijn Zenden and John Mensah are definitely out.

Manchester United v Blackburn

United have problems in defence with Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic carrying calf injuries and Gary Neville suspended. Park Ji-sung is out with a knee problem. Ryan Giggs is struggling and Darren Fletcher is definitely out.

Swine flu has been a phrase on the lips of Blackburn this week, with a number of the squad struck down with the virus - with Jason Roberts the latest to show symptoms. Manager Sam Allardyce has been feeling unwell this week and is likely to leave it late before naming his squad for what is a local derby.

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  1. Rio Ferdinand was never worth the money west ham got­ for him, it is only bcause of where he went to that he­ got the attention he has, if it had been a lower club­ they would have had him sold or on loan, he is one of­ the laziest, most overated player in the prem and this­ RUN of bad form has at last shown that he is nothing­ like the money that was pad for him. Man Utd new they­ couldnt lose on shirt sales, lets see how much they get­ for him. Oh and why is it that when anyone scores for­ man utd or England, he runs and jumps on top of­ everyone to get in the picture. He is a bit lacking in­ the looks department and only makes it more noticeable­ when he pulls the stupid faces. And as for thinking he­ is a gangster because he put a few quid into a film­ with that noncey git danny dyer in it. What a joke, He­ dug his own hole when he put spinners on the wheels of­ a Bentley. Just how common can one lucky lout get?

    From ASBESTOS SURVEYS AND REMOVALS, on Sat 31 Oct 2:44PM
  2. I love Rio's mouth so accomadating, that's why­ it would be so mean of me to drop him now he's­ rubbish.

    From Slur Alex Ayatollah Ferguson, on Sat 31 Oct 2:12PM
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    From Victoria, on Sat 31 Oct 2:10PM
  4. bryan u ( comment 6)

    u sad fecker

    From ericathered42, on Sat 31 Oct 1:53PM
  5. It's like someone punching you with boxing gloves­ on both sides of your head over and over again. I like­ to watch what's going on.

    From Ronaldo in ten years time, on Sat 31 Oct 1:07PM
  6. Sorry Donney they're not for me. I don't like­ constantly getting slapped on the cheeks when she's­ on top.

    From Ronaldo in ten years time, on Sat 31 Oct 1:00PM
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    THON WEMON AT NUMBAR 60 HAS A LOVELAY PARE A KNOCKS.­ DONT SHAY THO?

    From Donney, on Sat 31 Oct 12:23PM
  8. I SEEN A WEMON THA OLER DAY WATH A LOVELY PARE A­ KNOCKS.

    From Donney, on Sat 31 Oct 12:21PM
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    F1 - BROOM BROOM RACE OVARS.

    From Donney, on Sat 31 Oct 12:19PM
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    'Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic are carrying­ knocks'

    OOOO IMEGINE THOT, AULD RIO OND NEMANJA­ VIDAC HAS A LOVELIES PARE A KNOCKS.

    From Donney, on Sat 31 Oct 12:19PM
  11. Dam missed Football Focus again. What is it at the BBC?­ Can’t they just stick the F1 on BBC2 where it belongs?

    From Ronaldo in ten years time, on Sat 31 Oct 11:58AM
  12. Shouldn't this headline read

    Premier League - Team­ News: United no worries

    Does anyone else hate big­ t*ts?

    Whoops Rio's having a Unitedgasm again.

    From Ronaldo in ten years time, on Sat 31 Oct 11:54AM
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    From WWW.PREMIERSHIP.ALTERVISTA.ORG, on Sat 31 Oct 11:47AM
  14. Go Pompey Go

    From Barca, on Sat 31 Oct 11:04AM
  15. Manchester United will lose this week...
    Just see...

    From Irfan, on Sat 31 Oct 11:04AM
  16. Brian: In which media outlet did Sir Alex Fergusion cry­ crisis. I'd like tto read the article!

    From redgeoff, on Sat 31 Oct 10:53AM
  17. It appears Liverpool fans are stupid!! Vidic got a­ second yellow - not a straight red so it is a one match­ ban, which he served during the Barnsley match.

    From steven.hardicre, on Sat 31 Oct 10:10AM
  18. RIO IS F-I-N-N-I-S-H-E-D Y PRETEND TO ACT LIKE YOU ALL­ DON'T KNOW, NOW U GUYS WANT TO MAKE HIM MAKE A FOOL­ OF HIMSELF. EVANS CAN TAKE HIS ROLE PERFECTLY. GUNNER­ HERE

    From Da-Bull, on Sat 31 Oct 10:05AM
  19. comment 47.. retarded?? have you seen you avatar??

    From COLIN, on Sat 31 Oct 10:03AM
  20. HI ARE YOU'S ALL STUPID VIDIC GOT A RED CARD LAST­ WEEK SO THAT MEANS HE WON'T BE PLAYING UTD FANS ARE­ REALLY RETARDED

    From anfieldroad94, on Sat 31 Oct 9:51AM
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