United defender Rio Ferdinand will be fit despite needing three stitches in his foot in midweek.

The England man suffered the injury in the victory against Roma in the Champions League at Old Trafford.

The foot was also swollen but manager Sir Alex Ferguson expects him to recover in time for the match against their title rivals.

Patrice Evra could return at left back after missing the European game with a knock.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney are both expected to be restored to the side after being on the bench against Roma.

Nemanja Vidic (knee), Nani (thigh), Darren Fletcher (knee) and Louis Saha (hamstring) remain sidelined through injury

Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini will miss Sunday's Barclays Premier League clash with Manchester United.

The Frenchman has been ruled out for three weeks with an ankle problem and will be replaced in the starting line-up by Gilberto.

Defender Bacary Sagna remains on the sidelines with his ankle problem but striker Robin van Persie could start after coming on as a substitute against Liverpool.