Manchester United could be set for a double dose of New Year cheer on the injury front, with both Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves ready to return by the end of next month…

The Sun claims injury-hit Owen ‘lacks the confidence’ to make a return.

Mike Phelan admits that Owen Hargreaves is desperate to make his comeback from injury.

THE window of opportunity is closing on Owen Hargreaves to fit in a comeback match in 2009…

Paul Ince believes Owen Hargreaves’ return to action could give a timely boost to both England and Manchester United’s chances of success.

Owen Hargreaves edging closer to his return, but only when the time is right.

Sir Alex Ferguson remains hopeful that Owen Hargreaves’ increasing confidence will soon help him back into the first-team.

Owen Hargreaves and Rio Ferdinand are making strides towards full recoveries.

Raring to go: United star HargreavesOwen Hargreaves reckons he will be so excited when his injury nightmare ends he may faint on the pitch…

Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves is back on his training programme after a minor setback in his recovery from major knee surgery…