Van's the man for me: Evans hails the return of United goalkeeper Edwin

22 January 2010 10:59
High hopes: Evans (left) believes United well improve with Van der Sar back in the side[LNB]Manchester United defender Jonny Evans is pleased to see Edwin van der Sar back between the posts.[LNB]The veteran Dutch goalkeeper was sidelined first through injury and then after his wife suffered a serious illness.[LNB]He has returned from leave and could face Hull in the Barclays Premier League on Saturday at Old Trafford.[LNB]Van der Sar played in the Carling Cup semi-final first-leg defeat by Manchester City in midweek after making his comeback in the victory against Burnley last weekend.[LNB]Evans said: 'Edwin makes a great difference. He is a great communicator and has real composure. You can pass the ball back to him and you know he can play it out with either foot. It makes life a lot easier.[LNB]'At 39 he has the experience that the other goalkeepers don't have. Keepers don't get into their prime until their 30s.[LNB]'He is probably playing the best football of his life. He is a really good  professional and a very nice man.'[LNB]Manager Sir Alex Ferguson has seen his defence decimated by injury this season. However Rio Ferdinand (back) and Nemanja Vidic (calf) are edging closer to full fitness.[LNB]Striker Dimitar Berbatov could also come into contention after suffering a dead leg. [LNB] Dead leg: Berbatov (centre) scored on his last appearance against Burnley[LNB]Ferguson, however, may be tempted to give the likes of Darron Gibson, Gabriel Obertan and Mime Biram Diouf a run-out against Hull. The latter grabbed a hat-trick in a midweek reserve team win against Sunderland.[LNB]The United boss is certain to call on his big guns at Old Trafford on Wednesday when he will be looking to overturn City's 2-1 lead.[LNB]Evans added: 'I think we can discover our best form. We have always been ones for finishing the season strongly. We have the ability and experience to do it again.[LNB]'Any manager would tell you it is nice to have a settled back four. You get a good understanding between each other. This season has taken us by surprise a little bit. Maybe we have struggled a little bit but we know we can improve.' Move over Michael Owen and Dimitar Berbatov! Manchester United striker Mame Biram Diouf bags reserve team hat-trick Preston boss Ferguson to ask Sir Alex if he can take United's Brandy on loanCan Fergie be a winner on the cheap? You bet he can, says his first signingArsenal, Chelsea or Manchester United? Sportsmail's lowdown on the deciding factors in the Premier League title raceMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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