Source: Daily_Mail
Sunderland v MANCHESTER UNTIED: Ferdinand absent for Black Cats clash
Perfect pair: United's dip in form has coincided the absence of Rio and VidicRio Ferdinand will miss Manchester United's Barclay's Premier League trip to Sunderland tomorrow with 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.Team (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.CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE WEEKEND'S PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM NEWS