Rooney scored twice in midweek as United defeated AC Milan 3-2 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie and will be focused on defeating David Moyes' men to leapfrog Chelsea, who play later on Saturday.The England international is in frightening form, with 13 goals in 14 matches since failing to score against Everton in the reverse fixture in November.United should be wary though as the Toffees have already been influential in the title race this season, beating Carlo Ancelotti's side 2-1 and securing a hard-fought draw against Arsenal at the Emirates last month.History is not on Everton's side however, as they have lost 13 times at home to Sir Alex Ferguson's men in the Premier League era, more than any team in the competition's history.
A victory for Moyes' side would see them climb towards the Europa League qualification spots and would seriously dent United's hopes of retaining their Premier League crown.


Everton have suffered a fresh injury blow with the loss of key midfielder Tim Cahill for up to three weeks.
The Australian was forced off with a calf injury during the Toffees' Europa League victory over Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday.His absence further depletes Moyes' options as it was revealed earlier this week that influential midfielder Marouane Fellaini will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury.John Heitinga is available after missing the Sporting tie through ineligibility and Steven Pienaar returns to Premier League duty after suspension.Tony Hibbert (groin), Victor Anichebe (back) and loan signing Philippe Senderos (back) are still out but progressing and long-term absentee Phil Jagielka (knee) is also back in training.

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Serbian defender Nemanja Vidic will return to the United squad after a lengthy lay-off.Vidic has yet to play in 2010 after suffering a nerve problem in a leg, but after expressing some exasperation about the situation earlier this week, Ferguson has confirmed the Serbian will be available at Goodison Park.
Rio Ferdinand and Nani will both miss the crunch clash due to suspension.Ferdinand is sitting out the last match of his four-match ban, while Nani begins his three-match domestic suspension for a straight red card against Aston Villa.The suspended pair are joined on the sidelines by Ryan Giggs, who is recovering from a broken arm.

Possible starting XIs:

Everton: Howard, Neville, Heitinga, Distin, Baines, Arteta, Donovan Osman, Pienaar, Cahill, Saha.

Man Utd:Van der Sar, Evra, Vidic, Evans, Rafael, Scholes, Carrick, Fletcher, Valencia, Park, Rooney.

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Everton has a poor record against I.D.I.O.T.I.C Man United.
So as much as i hate to say this, it will be 3 - 1 to Man U. Silly Rooney to get 2 goals against his old club, he may even be sent off as he would get a lot of stick from the toffees.

thank goodness Vida is back

cant wait for him to start partnering RIO at the back
i want a sound telepathy amongst the duo for the remainder of the season

3 pts for UTD!

tkb417:

thank goodness Vida is back

cant wait for him to start partnering RIO at the back
i want a sound telepathy for the remainder of the season
3 pts for UTD!

Keep dreaming. The title is already chelseas and returning to London.

ure just a point ahead and dont forget ure visiting OT

hehehehe
UTD will win again

Experience matters alot at this crucial stage of the league,i think man united will triumph over everton

I don't recommend Park startin' the game.
However,the midfielder trio will win it for United.Hope Anderson or Gibson make the bench 'cos Scholes,hmmm,fingers crossed sha. . .
Slow and steady,we're ascendin' to our birthright.

I will give it to Manchester United but they should be careful and more focused.

Anyway anyhow man utd must nic the three pointsssssssssssssssssssssss

UNITED WILL DO IT AGAIN
AS MY BOYS ARE BUCKLING UP FOR THEIR FOURT STRAIGHT PREMIER LEAGUE CROWN

Another full blown encounter.

Man u should win, but i think there will be plenty of cards here.

Everton should fight for at least a draw, but united class will prevail.

No doubt united will do it again.

Everton recent form has been fab though

Hope we can take all 3pts from this 1. . . . . put a bit of pressure on Chelsea!

RuuDie:

Hope we can take all 3pts from this 1. . . . . put a bit of pressure on Chelsea!

Hope you lose though . . . . bad luck

I just hope saha has still got his thinking dye on,
a 2-2 wont be bad

Sorry,Saha mesmerises adulterers ONLY.
His dye can't save Everton from being bashed

once Rooney gets injured man u season will be over.
Everton pls injure rooney for just 5 weeks only

CarlosVent:

once Rooney gets injured man u season will be over.
Everton pls injure rooney for just 5 weeks only

I forsee a 2-2 final result.

I pray Manchester United wins so that we can be the most successful team in England.

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No shaking we ll take all the three point and i ll be scoring a brace.

Rooneyboy has spoken

3 - 1 Everton to win

The Saha show continues!

Everton wil be tough cause they are also in form nd av taken points off d other top 4 but d red devils wil scrape dis one maybe 1-nil or 2-1

Everton wil be tough cause they are also in form nd av taken points off d other top 4 but d red devils wil scrape dis one maybe 1-nil or 2-1

I'm just looking at the tarado's back four and suddenly i'm a happy man!
A shame cahill and mo-fella are missing tho. . .

Tight one this one ryt here. . .
I predict a draw. . .
Someone needs to fu/cking crunch Rooney and there you go scum-fu/ck-spunk's season in flames!!!

Does Gary neville still play football?

fergie why why is neville playing

Osman tore thru that defence with relative ease!