Sir Alex Ferguson: Manchester United can beat Chelsea without injured Wayne Rooney

02 April 2010 22:03
Sir Alex Ferguson has promised that the loss of Wayne Rooney would not disrupt Manchester United's charge towards a fourth successive Barclays Premier League title. [LNB]United face Chelsea at Old Trafford this lunchtime without 35-goal striker Rooney, who will be absent for up to three weeks with minor ligament damage to his right ankle. [LNB]But, as manager Ferguson backed replacement Dimitar Berbatov to prove his doubters wrong, he declared that the United players would not be bothered by Rooney's absence. [LNB] With or without Roo: Fergie believes United can beat Chelsea even without Wayne[LNB]'I'm sure they are not going to let this upset them in terms of what's ahead of them,' he said. [LNB]'They know the incentive of tomorrow. They know the incentive of Wednesday against Bayern Munich. Do you think they are honestly worrying whether Wayne Rooney is going to cost them it by not being there? Not at all. [LNB] Can Dimi be a King? Bulgaria star has talent to replace main man RooneyWayne Rooney relief as Sir Alex Ferguson confirms Manchester United striker will only miss two to three weeksOver to the Understudies: Who's in reserve for the title contendersEuro pain for United and Arsenal can be Chelsea's gain, says AncelottiMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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