MX23RW : Saturday, September 21 00:03:25| >> :120:6015:6015:

Phil Jones nearing Manchester United return

Jones nearing United return
© PA Photos
Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson reveals that Phil Jones is nearing a return from his injury, but Nemanja Vidic is still some way off.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that Phil Jones is nearing a return to first-team action.

Jones has been ruled out for a prolonged period having undergone knee surgery, but could return within a fortnight.

Ferguson revealed that Jones will take part in first-team training on Monday, and estimated that he would be able to make his competitive return in United's match against Queens Park Rangers on November 24.

"Jones trains with the first team on Monday with the football side, which is good, and he should be available maybe 10 days after that so things are looking better that way," Ferguson told MUTV.

Fellow defender Nemanja Vidic, however, is still some way from making his return from injury, with Ferguson doubting that he will play again this year.

"Nemanja is a long way off," said Ferguson. "We can forget about him until after Christmas, I think."

United currently sit top of the Premier League table, one point clear of second-placed Chelsea.

ID:53975: cacheID:53975:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2037:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney
Read Next:
Preview: Chelsea vs Man Utd
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Manchester CityMan City4400113812
2Arsenal431061510
3Newcastle UnitedNewcastle431063310
4Liverpool43017169
5Aston Villa43017619
6Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton42206248
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest42204228
8Chelsea42118537
9Brentford42026606
10Manchester UnitedMan Utd42025506
11Bournemouth41215505
12Fulham41214405
13Tottenham HotspurSpurs41126424
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham411256-14
15Leicester CityLeicester402257-22
16Crystal Palace402247-32
17Ipswich TownIpswich402227-52
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves4013411-71
19Southampton400418-70
20Everton4004413-90


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!