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Defensive duo return for United

23 Apr 2010 - 11:14:33

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Manchester United will have Rio Ferdinand and Wes Brown available for Saturday's vital Premier League game with Tottenham at Old Trafford.

Defender Ferdinand missed last weekend's 1-0 derby win over Manchester City with a groin problem.

The England captain has returned to training this week and is in the running for a recall against Spurs.

Fellow defender Brown will also be available for a game which could send United back to the top of the Premier League table.

He has been out of action since early March with a metatarsal injury which had threatened to end his season.

Speaking about the tightening title race, Ferguson explained: "There's been a lift around the club this week, no doubt.

"There's always been a sense of atmosphere around the place, but in training this week it's been noticeable, the lift. Training has been very competitive.

"We just need to do our job and let Chelsea deal with their situation. We know we have to win, that's the important thing."

However, Ferguson also confirmed that long-term absentee Owen Hargreaves will not make his first appearance for 18 months after missing training on Thursday and Friday with a fresh calf problem.