Man Utd v Bolton Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has rejected reports that Rio Ferdinand is suffering from a cracked rib and the defender is fit to play. Louis Saha and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer are out so Ryan Giggs is set to partner Wayne Rooney in attack.
Cristiano RONALDO is United's top scorer with 17 goals. Of those 16 are in the Premiership, which leaves the Portugal World Cup star two behind Chelsea's Didier Drogba at the head of the race for the Barclays Golden Boot. Ryan GIGGS is a double short of 100 League goals. Wayne ROONEY is one shy of 50 goals for the Red Devils.
Bolton give Kevin Davies a late fitness test after the striker sat out six games with a chipped bone in his ankle. Abdoulaye Meite is expected to shake off a toe injury and return to the defence after suspension.
Nicolas ANELKA is Bolton's leading scorer with 10 goals - nine in the Premiership. Jussi JAASKELAIKEN is the only remaining player to have been on the field for every minute of every one of Bolton's Premiership matches this season.
Man Utd : Kuszczak, Heaton, Neville, Ferdinand, Vidic, Brown, Heinze, Evra, Park, Ronaldo, O'Shea, Carrick, Giggs, Richardson, Eagles, Rooney, Smith, Dong.
Bolton : Jaaskelainen, Walker, Ben Haim, Meite, Hunt, Gardner, Nolan, Campo, Speed, Anelka, Davies, Pedersen, Teymourian, Thompson, Diouf, Giannakopoulos, Faye, Tal.
REFEREE Alan Wiley (Burntwood, Staffordshire)
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Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson:"This is a very important, massive game for us. "We are six points clear of Chelsea with a fantastic goal difference, but we can only look at ourselves and do what is in front of us. "The United players have shown the composure they need to do that and they certainly have the guts and determination to do it."
Bolton manager Sam Allardyce:"United keep winning - they have the quality and the resilience to turn a game in their favour at any time. "With winning the confidence grows and you can see that throughout their side. "We have to make sure we capitalise on any chances that come our way if we are to take anything out of the game."
LAST SEASON'S CORRESPONDING GAMEManchester United 4-1 Bolton Wanderers
31 December 2005 - Ref: Steve Bennett
Man United scorers: N'Gotty 8 og, Saha 44, Ronaldo 68, 90
Bolton scorer: Speed 33
THIS SEASON'S REVERSE FIXTURE Bolton Wanderers 0-4 Manchester United
28 October 2006 - Ref: Rob Styles
Man United scorers: Rooney 10, 16, Ronaldo 82, Rooney 89
HEAD TO HEAD TOTALS at Man United only
League: Man Utd 27 wins, Bolton 16 Draws 10
Prem: Man Utd 4 wins, Bolton 2, Draws 1