Ryan Giggs out of Manchester derby

21 October 2011 13:57
[LNB]Manchester United's veteran midfielder Ryan Giggs will miss Sunday's derby against local rivals City after picking up a hamstring injury.[LNB]Giggs could be out for a fortnight in all, meaning he will miss his first home game against City. [LNB] Ruled out: Giggs in action for United at Liverpool last weekend[LNB]United boss Sir Alex Ferguson looks like he might well have a handy replacement however, with Tom Cleverley set to return to the team.[LNB] Set to return: Tom Cleverley[LNB]Cleverley has spent six weeks on the sidelines after spraining ankle ligaments during United's 5-0 win at Bolton.[LNB]While United were on Champions League duty in Romania this week, Cleverley underwent three days of intensive solo training.[LNB]Since that win at Bolton, United's form has noticeably dipped, and if City win at Old Trafford they will open up an early five point lead in the title race.[LNB]A Manchester derby at Old Trafford without Giggs will be an unusual sight, with the Welshman playing a key role in matches against City for more than two decades.[LNB][LNB] Fergie goes for treble! United boss to celebrate 25 years in charge Bad news for Fergie as Alba insists: I don't want to swap Valencia for United Nani believes incredible home form can help United to beat rivals CityAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB]

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