Fergie feels for Wenger

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has surprisingly shown some sympathy to old foe Arsene Wenger's plight at Arsenal.

Ahead of Sunday's showdown at Old Trafford, Ferguson says Wenger has been unlucky with the number of injuries he has had to contend with.

The stakes are high for Arsenal as they travel to Manchester knowing defeat will all but end their lingering title dreams.

"Arsenal have had so many injury problems," said Ferguson. "If you don't have your best players it is difficult to get the best result.

"But it is not just having your best players but having the best squad available, to enable you to change when you need that bit of freshness."