Preview: Sheffield United v United

Cristiano Ronaldo

SIR Alex Ferguson has reported a clean bill of health for Manchester United's clash with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

Skipper Gary Neville has come through training and suffered no reaction to a calf problem while Cristiano Ronaldo is fit despite picking up an ankle injury at Blackburn last weekend.

It means Ferguson is almost certain to name an unchanged side for the third Premiership game on the trot with Patrice Evra retaining his place at left-back ahead of Gabriel Heinze.

Neville says the Reds can be assured of a real test, with ex-Bury boss Neil Warnock sure to have his troops fired up.

“It will be a battle at Bramall Lane,” says Neville. “We had a difficult game at Reading away and at Wigan last season, because teams that have just come up always provide difficult opposition.

“It’s a huge game for them because the visit of Manchester United is the sort of game for which they wanted to get promoted. They are also a big club and will have a big following.

“Any game away in the Premier League is difficult but looking at our form we are happy with the way we are playing. When we pass the ball and move like we do, it’s difficult for any team to live with us.”