Everton v United: Preview

19 February 2010 15:56
Nemanja Vidic will return to the Manchester United squad for the trip to in-form Everton.[LNB] Vidic has yet to play in 2010 after suffering a nerve problem in a leg, but after expressing some exasperation about the situation earlier this week, Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed the Serbian will be available at Goodison Park.[LNB] Anderson is also in the squad following a reserve team appearance last night, but Ryan Giggs is out with a broken arm, while Rio Ferdinand and Nani are both suspended.[LNB] Ahead of the game Ferguson said: We have a good record there.[LNB] Maybe the atmosphere does help us because it is a real football stadium.[LNB] Goodison Park is an old ground but it has got the football tradition still attached to it.[LNB] The crowd are always very noisy and they will make that noise felt.[LNB] But we have experienced that many times before.[LNB] It is a massive game for us, we recognise that.[LNB] Beating Chelsea shows Everton's potential, so if we could get one, a positive result would be very important. Everton injury [LNB] Everton have suffered a fresh injury blow with the loss of key midfielder Tim Cahill for up to three weeks.[LNB] The Australian was forced off with a calf injury during the Toffees' Europa League victory over Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday.[LNB] His absence further depletes boss David Moyes' options ahead of tomorrow's Barclays Premier League clash against champions Manchester United at Goodison Park.[LNB] Everton learned earlier this week that another influential midfielder, Marouane Fellaini, will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury.[LNB] John Heitinga is available after missing the Sporting tie through ineligibility and Steven Pienaar returns to Premier League duty after suspension.[LNB] Tony Hibbert (groin), Victor Anichebe (back) and loan signing Philippe Senderos (back) are still out but progressing and long-term absentee Phil Jagielka (knee) is also back in training.[LNB] Everton (from): Howard, Yobo, Baines, Distin, Neville, Pienaar, Osman, Arteta, Rodwell, Saha, Yakubu, Bilyaletdinov, Donovan, Vaughan, Gosling, Coleman, Heitinga, Baxter, Duffy, Nash.[LNB] Manchester United (from): Van der Sar, Kuszczak, Foster, Neville, Brown, Rafael, Vidic, Evans, Evra, Fabio, Park, Anderson, Valencia, Carrick, Scholes, Fletcher, Gibson, Rooney, Owen, Berbatov, Diouf. Everton league form: WWWLW United league form: WWWWD Key opponent: Louis Saha - striker will be up for this one Prediction: Everton 1 United 2 - a really tough game for the Reds, but with Rooney firing United should have the edge Agree with the prediction? Have your say. Click here for all the latest odds from Betfred.[LNB]

Source: Manchester_EveningNews