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Alex Ferguson<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Manchester United could leapfrog rivals City and go top of the Premier League if they beat basement boys Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n

The Red Devils are in sparkling form at the moment and go into the game off the back of two successive 5-0 wins. This is the time of year that Sir Alex Ferguson\u2019s side usually picks up momentum as they make their charge towards top-flight glory.<\/p>\n

Blackburn boss Steve Kean has a very different agenda as he prepares to take his side to Old Trafford knowing a defeat could cast them further adrift at the bottom. Rovers will go into the game with renewed optimism after holding Liverpool on Boxing Day gaining a vital point in their survival bid.<\/p>\n

Sir Alex Ferguson will again have to choose between the impressive Anders Lindegaard and David de Gea in goal, with the former featuring in the last two and keeping clean sheets in all five of his Premier League appearances this campaign.<\/p>\n

In defence it’s something of a lottery for Fergie as he may have to risk former Rover Phil Jones and Chris Smalling, with Jonny Evans likely to miss out after sustaining a calf injury. Michael Carrick is again expected to line up in the heart of defence to cover for the mounting injuries while Wayne Rooney may drop into midfield to help out.<\/p>\n

Rovers are also suffering from a long injury list but may have the opportunity to welcome back Paul Robinson in goal, although Mark Bunn impressed last time out at Anfield. Junior Hoilett may also miss out because of a hamstring problem.<\/p>\n

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