Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Rio Ferdinand will return from injury against Hull City at Old Trafford on Saturday.

The defender has not played since the Liverpool defeat in November due to a persistent calf problem.

The Red Devils have suffered with injury at the back with Ferdinand being joined on the treatment table by Nemanja Vidic, John O'Shea and Jonny Evans at various stages over the past two months.

The England international should bring an air of calm to a side that has uncharacteristically lost four of their past nine games in all competitions.

However despite their inconsistencies United can go top of the Premier League table on Saturday with victory at home to Hull City with other top flights clubs in FA Cup fourth round action.

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Great news!

back for hull.....what the hull!

back for the hull city game*

so whats your point?

I'm happy he will return.

Yeah
He should start

Played well for most part but stupid thing to punch Fagan. High chances of being banned.

RIo is back!!!!
Nice to see him play after long