Gary Neville picked up a groin injury that will see him out for up to five weeks.
Fergie doesn’t seem too concerned though, "Gary's experience is vital to us. He has been such an important player for us over the years. But Phil Bardsley proved he has potential, Wes Brown has played there many times before and we have John O'Shea too, so we are well covered in that area."
Kieran Richardson also went off injured with a knee problem, although no one knows how long he’ll be out for just yet. "We won't know the situation until we get Kieran checked," said Ferguson.