Source: Eurosport
Ferdinand out of Black Cats battle
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will miss Saturday's trip to the Stadium of Light to take on Sunderland because of a groin injury.However, Sir Alex Ferguson is hopeful the England defender will be available for the Champions League return with Porto next Wednesday.Jonny Evans (groin) could play against his former club, although John O'Shea will fill the central defensive slot if the Northern Ireland star misses out.United (from): Van der Sar, Foster, Kuszczak, O'Shea, Neville, Vidic, Evans, Evra, Eckersley, Ronaldo, Nani, Fletcher, Gibson, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs, Park, Rooney, Tevez, Welbeck, Macheda.[LNB]
