Source: Daily_Mail
Blackpool v MANCHESTER UNITED: Rafael back after ban for Premier League leaders
Rafael is available again after suspension as Manchester United bid to open up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League by beating Blackpool at Bloomfield Road. [LNB]The Brazilian full-back sat out Saturday's 5-0 win over Birmingham, so now Sir Alex Ferguson must decide whether to offer him instant recall or stick with John O'Shea, who played a key role in United's opener at Old Trafford. [LNB] In contention: Defender Rafael is free to return for United against Blackpool [LNB]Rio Ferdinand (groin) and Michael Carrick (ankle) are both doubts, but Ryan Giggs has already been promised a place for the Red Devils' first top-flight meeting with the Seasiders since 1971. [LNB]Team (from): Van der Sar, Kuszczak, Lindegaard, Rafael, O'Shea, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Smalling, Evans, Evra, Fabio, Nani, Obertan, Carrick, Scholes, Fletcher, Gibson, Anderson, Giggs, Berbatov, Rooney, Hernandez, Owen, Bebe. [LNB] Man United 5 Birmingham 0: The reasons why Red Devils are flying highBlackpool 1 Sunderland 2: Richardson double lifts Black Cats after Bent exitWatch all the Premier League goals every week on our brilliant video playerAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinionAll the latest Blackpool news, features and opinion[LNB] Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Bebe, Rio Ferdinand, John O'Shea, Ryan Giggs, Nani, Michael Carrick Places: Birmingham
