Manchester United are preparing for a double dose of good news on the injury front. Midfield pair Michael Carrick and Owen Hargreaves could both be back in action ahead of next Saturday's Old Trafford clash with West Brom after recent injuries.
Carrick has been struggling with an ankle problem for the majority of the season, missing six games since his last appearance against Liverpool at Anfield in September.
Meanwhile, Hargreaves has been plagued by a tendinitis injury since he arrived at Old Trafford from Bayern Munich 16 months ago. Sir Alex Ferguson will be pleased to have the pair back in action - especially as Paul Scholes' knee injury will keep him out until December.
"We are expecting Michael to be available next week," Ferguson told the Manchester Evening News. He is almost back to full training now.
"Owen is much better and we will pencil him in for the West Brom game without question."