The abnormally large number of defensive injuries which gave Sir Alex Ferguson so many headaches throughout the season are at long last showing signs of abating with utility man John O’Shea set for a return to the Manchester United line-up far quicker than expected.

O’Shea picked up what initially appeared to be a dead leg during the Republic of Ireland‘s heartbreaking World Cup defeat to France. However, it proved to be a blood clot on his thigh which medical staff had found difficult to deal with effectively.

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Rooney will hoping to continue his scoring form against Spurs

Manchester United face a tough trip to in-form Tottenham on Saturday evening. However the champions will still head in to this game as favourites. Tottenham have made a perfect start to the season and will be looking for victory over United.

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Manchester United manger’s Sir Alex Ferguson is having tough time to select who is going to replace Nemanja Vidic before Chelsea game this Sunday at Stamford Bridge. Vidic was sent off before the end of Liverpool game last Saturday and his position in central defence will be vacant.

During last season, Fergie has simple decision to shift Wes Brown to the center and let John O’shea or Hargreaves to fill the right side if Rio Ferdinand or Vidic were missing a game. But Villarreal game let Sir Alex Ferguson believes Jonny Evans is mature enough to play at top level.

“I have a decision to make on Sunday,” he said. “I need to work out whether I go with Evans’ ability but lack of experience or whether I opt for Wes’ experience and Gary at full-back.
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