The most anticipated showdown this weekend unquestionably comes at Old Trafford and Sir Alex Ferguson looks set to recall plenty big names after making eight changes to his midweek Champions League starting lineup for the trip to Benfica. Opposite number Andre Villas-Boas, will once again be without Didier Drogba but elsewhere has an almost fully-fit squad to choose from.
Rafael Van der Vaart is doubtful so Emmanuel Adebayor should continue up top with Jermain Defoe for the visit of Liverpool; Kenny Dalglish is without Glen Johnson and must decide whether to keep Andy Carroll benched. Arsene Wenger welcomes back Gervinho and Alex Song from suspension for the trip to Blackburn, whilst new signings Mikel Arteta and Yossi Benayoun should keep their places- the Israeli played furthest forward of the Arsenal midfield trio in the midweek draw at Dortmund.
Roberto Mancini will likely rotate some of his side at Fulham after their efforts against Napoli on Wednesday. Mick McCarthy could be without key marksman Steven Fletcher and may push Stephen Ward up front from left-back as they face QPR. Emmerson Boyce is rated 50/50 for Wigan’s game at Goodison Park, which could see Ronnie Stam facing Leighton Baines on the flank.
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