Midfielder Doubtful For Arsenal Trip

The Scotland international midfielder sustained a knee injury during the Champions League tie draw against Celtic in midweek and reports suggest that Fletcher is unlikely to have recovered in time for the live television clash at The Emirates on Saturday lunchtime.

Elsewhere, United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will have Edwin van der Sar and Gary Neville available, both players were rested for the Celtic game, but Wes Brown remains on the sidelines with an an ankle injury.