Blackburn's last visit to Old Trafford in the league saw United run out 4-1 winners, but not before Matt Derbyshire put Rovers in front and Brad Friedel produced a string of fine saves. Friedel often plays out of his skin against the Reds and Blackburn manager Mark Hughes will hope for another strong performance from the American stopper.
Form guide: While all the attention has been on United and Arsenal, Blackburn have crept quietly up the league table. Currently in sixth position, Rovers have lost just once this season and come into this game after keeping Liverpool at bay. United, meanwhile, will need to put the disappointment of dropping two points at the Emirates behind them and get back to winning ways in the league.
Ins and outs: Gary Neville has suffered another calf injury just as it looked like he might return to first-team action, but the Reds were boosted last weekend by the return of Owen Hargreaves, Louis Saha and Michael Carrick. Blackburn, on the other hand, hope to welcome back Aaron Mokoena (calf/shin), while Steven Reid (knee, calf, hamstring) and Jason Roberts (thigh) are both outside chances of making the squad.
Star men: Blackburn striker and self-confessed United fan Benni McCarthy has found the net five times already this season. As for United, summer signing Anderson has really been coming into his own in recent weeks and would love to cap his recent run of good form with a first United goal. |