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Darren Fletcher will take an extended break from the game

Fletcher's career in jeopardy as he fights chronic bowel condition

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Fletcher has joined Vidic on the sidelines in what is becoming an increasing long injury listFletcher has joined Vidic on the sidelines in what is becoming an increasing long injury list

Fletcher's career in jeopardy as he fights chronic condition

The Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher looks set to miss the rest of the season at the very least as he battles the chronic bowel condition ulcerative colitis which could prove career-threatening – the latest blow to befall Sir Alex Ferguson's side in the space of a week.

Ferguson saw United return to winning ways against Wolves

Squad depth vital says Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson knows he will have to utilise the full depth of his squad as the fixture list picks up over the festive period.

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Red Devils in peril?

Wolves at home: the sort of fixture Manchester United have been able to sneer through for years, but which must now be worrying because of just how bad a bad result would be.

Nemanja Vidic is carried off with hisk nee injury against Basle

New blow for United as Vidic may be out for rest of season

Scan results on captain's injured knee will be released today but club are braced for the worst

Wayne Rooney cuts a disconsolate figure as the Basle players celebrate at the final whistle last night

Fergie in spat with Keane as awful United crash out

Sir Alex Ferguson's raw emotion at his club's first Champions League group-stage exit in six years led him to round on his former captain Roy Keane last night, as Manchester United's hopes of finally eclipsing Barcelona collapsed into the grim prospect of Thursday-night football in the Europa League.

Nemanja Vidic is banking on starting today after a red card against Otelul

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic relieved to be over injury

Nemanja Vidic is glad to be able to put the most irritating injury of his career behind him.

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic retires from international football

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has retired from international football with Serbia.

Nemanja Vidic lay-off longer than expected for Manchester United

Sir Alex Ferguson today confirmed Nemanja Vidic's calf injury is worse than first thought with the Manchester United captain facing up to five weeks on the sidelines.

Nemanja Vidic wants fast start from Manchester United

Nemanja Vidic has called on Manchester United to make a fast start when they begin their Premier League title defence at West Brom on Sunday.

Nemanja Vidic says Manchester United ready to make flying start

Nemanja Vidic declared Manchester United were primed to make a flying start to the season following their latest incredible comeback in the Community Shield.

Dimitar Berbatov injured on Manchester United pre-season tour

Dimitar Berbatov has been ruled out of the second match of Manchester United's US Tour.

Nemanja Vidic braced for Manchester City title challenge

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic expects a fierce Barclays Premier League fight with Manchester City this season.

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