United are sending Van Der Sar for a scan later today on the calf injury he sustained in the warm-up for yesterday’s cup tie, so we should get news on this later. Sir Alex also has worries over Vidic and Ferdinand who are both carrying knocks picked up in the Boro game. Both are unlikely to appear in United’s UEFA charity match on Tuesday.

Fantasy Managers should be wary, particularly with regards to Vidic. Fergie has previously rested Vidic for Brown or Silvestre, although the latter is out for the season.