United v Blackburn

United will be hoping to make amendments to their disappointing 2-0 defeat to arch-rivals Liverpool.United didn't even put a fight at Liverpool .A Carling Cup victory over Barnsley will have gone some way to mending United's wounded pride, but Sir Alex Ferguson will demand maximum points against a side who have managed just one Premier League victory at Old Trafford in 15 attempts.

United need somebody in the midfield who can control the game . The days of Scholes is coming to an end and Carrick is not at form .Last week they were outrun by the Liverpool midfield .Defensively Ferdinand is making errors at a constant rate .


United are facing a defensive crisis with Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand both doubtful with calf injuries and Gary Neville suspended.Ryan Giggs is also carrying a knock, while Darren Fletcher, Danny Welbeck and Ji Sung Park remain sidelined.

Blackburn's latest swine flu victim is Jason Roberts, who has been told to stay away from training.Defender Chris Samba is doubtful but Pascal Chimbonda has recovered from a calf strain.