Looks like Giggsy picked up quite a knock against Villa

Giggs out for four weeks
United ace fractured arm in Villa draw

Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs has been ruled out for the next four weeks after suffering a fractured arm against Aston Villa.

The winger picked up the injury after a collision with Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell in the second half and he was replaced by Dimitar Berbatov.

Giggs had earlier been involved in United's first-half equaliser as the Welshman's cross-shot deflected off James Collins and into the net.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson had been hoping for a positive bulletin on Giggs' injury, but X-rays have shown the 36-year-old has fractured his arm.

It means the long-serving schemer will miss several key games for United, starting with next Tuesday's UEFA Champions League trip to AC Milan.

He will also sit out the Carling Cup final against Villa at Wembley later this month and is scheduled to miss Premier League fixtures against Everton, West Ham United and Wolves.

Giggs will be facing a race to be fit in time for the second leg of the last 16 tie with Milan at Old Trafford on Wednesday 10th March.

The absence of the influential Giggs is compounded by a three-match suspension for the in-form Nani, who was sent off in the first half against Villa.

Nani will miss the Everton, West Ham and Villa games, so Antonio Valencia and Park Ji-sung could be set for a run in the United team on the domestic front.

source: skysports.com

Nani's tackle against Villa earned him a 3-match ban, making him suspended for the Carling Cup final. Also, Giggs injured his wrist I think at Villa Park as well, but SAF is still waiting for the X-Ray. Nani's gonna be crucial with his good form in the final...

What will be the repercussions for United if Pompey go out of business having gained six points from them and Chelsea have only gained three. If they make thier games null and void this would have a big impact on the league. Liverpool would not lose any and Arsenal would lose six.
Can anyone shed any light on the rules?

LOVE UNITED..........HATE glazer

Good to see him getting praise by his teammates, etc

Neville - Nani can be new Ron
United defender believes Portuguese is a 'matchwinner'

Manchester United veteran Gary Neville believes team-mate Nani is beginning to demonstrate that he can follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Nani has been a frustrating figure for those at Old Trafford in the two-and-a-half years since his £17million move from Sporting Lisbon.

But the winger is starting to show signs that he has finally settled at United after impressive displays against Hull City, Manchester City and Arsenal.

Ahead of Wednesday's trip to Aston Villa,Neville thinks Nani's real ability is becoming evident and that the Portuguese simply required time to build confidence, as was the case with former United star Ronaldo.

Defender Neville said in The Sun: "Nani's performances against Hull City, Manchester City and Arsenal have been absolutely fantastic.

"He has incredible ability, and when he performs like he did against Arsenal he is unstoppable. Players like Nani, who have such high skill levels, rely on confidence.

"We hope the level of performance, determination and skill he has shown in the last few games can be maintained until the end of the season because he's a matchwinner for us. I think Nani can be anything he wants to be.

"People expect so much from young players, but it sometimes takes time. It took time for Cristiano Ronaldo to settle in at United as well."

source: skysports.com

Would the FC United Of Manchester fans come back to OT on a regular basis ? Surely they must choose. Its something i thought about and if there are some FC United fans on here, could you please clear this up ?

And what then if the Glazers dont sell ? Would the LUHG crowd then head off to FC United ?