United have been boosted by the news that both Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra are available for Tuesday's Champions League semi-final clash with Arsenal.
Ferdinand has been closely monitored by United's medical team since suffering a rib injury in last week's first leg meeting at Old Trafford.
Scans showed there was no crack or break, although the defender did suffer some bruising to his lung. He sat out Saturday's win at Middlesbrough and after coming through training on Monday he will start at the Emirates.
Evra, meanwhile, missed Monday's training session at Carrington but it was purely a precautionary measure. The left-back was substituted at The Riverside after a slight ankle knock, but will be fit to face the Gunners.
"It was just a precaution with Patrice and he should be okay," confirmed Sir Alex at his pre-match press conference in London. "Rio is okay as well, so we've got virtually everyone fit.
"It's very important to have Rio in the side. There was a concern last Wednesday when he had to come off and was coughing up blood. But thankfully it wasn't so serious that he would miss Tuesday's game.
"We're pleased that everyone has come through because for games like this you want as many of your players available as possible."
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