Hargreaves out for Season

In a bid to cure his injury problems once and for all, Owen Hargreaves is reportedly set to have an operation that will keep him out of the team for six months!

“The doctors hoped the injections would help the problem but everyone has accepted now it needs another approach,” says ‘a source’.

Man United - Celtic Team News

Ronaldo might be benched against Celtic as Carlos Tevez and Anderson are back in contention after missing Saturday's 4-0 win over West Bromwich Albion.

Paul Scholes, Owen Hargreaves and Michael Carrick miss out of course and they are joined in the stands by Patrice Evra who was taken off with a hamstring injury against West Brom and won't be risked tomorrow night.

Ferdinand; We're so close!

Stand-in captain Rio Ferdinand believes England will be halfway to the World Cup if they can defeat Belarus on Wednesday.

The Manchester United star told the Daily Express: "If we can win in Belarus, then it will feel like we're halfway there because we've got a long way to go until the next game after this one.

Carrick, Hargreaves set for Return

Michael Carrick and Owen Hargreaves seem set for a return to first team football for Manchester United against West Brom next week when the domestic season restarts after the international break.

Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said:

“We are expecting Michael to be available next week. He is almost back to full training now.

Anderson gets Brazil Call

Brazil manager Dunga has recalled AC Milan midfielder Kaka to his squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers, but the midfielder’s club teammate Ronaldinho has been sensationally dropped.

The move will spark much debate among the nation’s fans, particularly given that the 28-year old has featured in the side’s opening qualifying fixtures.

Tevez in Argentina Squad

Manchester United forward Carlos Tevez has been named in the Argentina squad for their World Cup qualifiers next month.

Tevez was sent off for the second time in three international appearances in a 1-1 draw with Paraguay earlier this month.

He was suspended for their subsequent game against Peru three days later but apologised to coach Alfio Basile and his team-mates.

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