Wayne Rooney looks set to feature for Manchester United in their huge Champions League showdown on Wednesday against AC Milan after coming through a training session on Tuesday (United 8/13, Milan 9/2 the draw 11/4 match odds).

The in-form striker was rated as doubtful for the last-16 second-leg clash and missed United’s 1-0 win at Wolves on Saturday due to his knee injury.

However, he did train with the rest of the United squad at Carrington ahead of the much-anticipated Old Trafford game and looks like being fit to start against Leonardo’s side (United 11/2 Champions League outright winners).

Ryan Giggs, however, is not expected to play in the game, which United hold a slender 3-2 advantage from the first leg, despite training after having a plate removed from the arm he broke at Aston Villa recently.

Michael Carrick is suspended for the second leg following his late dismissal in the San Siro, so Darren Fletcher is in line to return to the starting line-up as boss Sir Alex Ferguson ponders his options.

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Arsene Wenger has confirmed Cesc Fabregas will not play when Arsenal take on Porto in the Champions League (Arsenal 4/7, Porto 4/1, draw 13/5 90 Minutes) on Tuesday evening.

The Gunners boss had hoped the Spanish star would be able to feature in the game as his side aim to overturn a 2-1 first leg deficit at the Emirates Stadium.

However Wenger revealed that the recurrence of the hamstring injury which Fabregas picked up against Burnley on Saturday will keep him out against the Portuguese side as he does not want to risk making the problem worse for the Premier League (Arsenal 13/5 Premier League Outright) push.

“Cesc has a hamstring problem and we could not even take a gamble with him,” said Wenger. “I was hoping he would recover after the Burnley game because we were cautious with him.

“We don’t know how long he will be out. He is having a scan today and we are convinced it will only be a small time, and he has a small chance of getting back for next weekend against Hull, but to play him again would mean significant damage.”

Meanwhile Alex Song is available after serving a two-match ban while midfield duo Andrey Arshavin and Abou Diaby, who came off the bench at the weekend, could start.

William Gallas is again expected to miss out with a calf injury.

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Wigan teenager Victor Moses is closing in on his first start for Latics for the DW Stadium clash with Liverpool on Wednesday evening.

The Reds continue their pursuit of fourth place in the Premier League later and could be boosted by the availability of Glen Johnson who has been out since the end of last year with a knee problem (Wigan 9/2, draw 11/4, Liverpool 8/13).

But the excitement among home supporters will focus on January arrival Moses, the highly-rated forward who made the switch to Wigan from cash-strapped Crystal Palace.

Moses has yet to start a match for his new club but after impressing as a substitute it is thought boss Roberto Martinez will give him his chance against Liverpool.

Midfielder Charles N’Zogbia faces a late fitness test on a knee injury while midfielder Paul Scharner is also a doubt with a groin problem, although both are expected to be passed.

If Scharner and N’Zogbia make it then Wigan will have a virtually fully-fit squad to chose from, with just Ivorian defender Steve Gohouri ruled out with a back problem.

Liverpool should have centre-half Daniel Agger available after he picked up a knee problem last weekend while Ryan Babel and Alberto Aquilani – who cost over £32m between them - will probably have to make do with a place on the bench.

England captain Rio Ferdinand claims the World Cup (Three Lions 5/2 Top European Team) will take care of itself as he instead focuses on the remainder of Manchester United’s season.

The central defender is trying to regain top form after another injury lay-off and missed the Three Lions’ win over Egypt last week.

Ferdinand played against Wolves on Saturday after also sitting out the Carling Cup final win over Aston Villa and should take his place in the side again for the crunch Champions League clash with AC Milan at Old Trafford on Wednesday night (United 1/12 To Qualify).

And the 31-year-old says he has enough on his plate without worrying about England’s campaign in South Africa this summer.

He said: “I’m not thinking about the World Cup at all. I think about playing for Manchester United.

“My football is here at the moment. And everything else will click into place if I’m playing at United. That’s the only way I look at it.”

Ferdinand was promoted to the captaincy after coach Fabio Capello sacked John Terry following his off-field problems.

England kick off their World Cup campaign against USA on June 12.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is worried relegation-threatened Wigan may try rough-house tactics against his Premier League top-four chasers at the DW Stadium on Monday (Wigan 9/2 draw 11/4 Liverpool 8/13 match betting).

The Spaniard is convinced the number of injuries picked up by players in the Premier League is proof that the English game is the most physical and is worried referees are under too much pressure to make the right decisions.

Latics are just three points above third-from-bottom Hull and in danger of being sucked into the relegation zone (Wigan 7/2 To Be Relegated).

Liverpool will take fourth spot if they come away with victory but Benitez has warned his players to expect a difficult night.

“The Premier League is always physical and they will want to keep going in this way,” he said. “It depends on the referees in the end. We have to analyse this carefully because it’s true we have too many serious injuries.”

He added: “I am a little bit worried about this, but there are people at the top who have to decide and to analyse what is best for the game.”

England right-back Glen Johnson, who has been out since the end of December because of a knee injury, could make his return.

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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted in-form Wayne Rooney could miss the Champions League showdown against AC Milan this week (United 8/15, Milan 9/2, the draw 13/5 in totesport’s match betting).

Rooney aggravated a knee injury in England’s friendly win over Egypt last week, and, much to his manager’s annoyance, was unable to play in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Wolves.

And now Fergie has conceded his star forward, who has hit 28 goals this season, is a major concern ahead of the Milan game at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

“It wasn’t looking good from when he got back on Thursday - his knee was swollen,” the Scot said.

“He’s a doubt for Wednesday now, which is a bigger problem for us.”

United had to wait until the 73^rd minute, meanwhile, before Paul Scholes grabbed the vital goal at Wolves that sent them back to the top of the Premier League (United 11/8 to win the title).

And despite a disjointed performance, Ferguson was pleased with the win.

“We deserved the win, no question,” he said afterwards.

“Our form is good and we’re managing without some players, which is important at this time of year.”

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson feels Wayne Rooney is to blame for the knee injury which could rule him out of Saturday’s Premier League trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves 9/1, United 3/10, draw 4/1 weekend coupon).

The Red Devils chief was unhappy that the 24-year-old striker agreed to play for England in Wednesday’s 3-1 international frienly win against Egypt at Wembley, despite carrying a slight knee problem following last Sunday’s Carling Cup final win against Aston Villa.

Following his 86-minute run-out for the Three Lions, top scorer Rooney (3/10 Premier League Top Goalscorer) is a doubt for United’s trip to Molineux and Ferguson feels his player was at fault rather than England coach Fabio capello.

“I don’t think he should have played,” he said.

“It is his own enthusiasm that has caused it. His problem is that he can’t say no.

“He told us on Sunday he was feeling his knee. Then all of a sudden people put an arm around his shoulder with England and he wants to play.

“Fabio Capello has to pick his best team. A win was important so I don’t blame him at all.

“I was more disappointed with Wayne. Why didn’t he come off? I cant believe it.”

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England coach Martin Johnson has said he expects to be without Simon Shaw and Delon Armitage for the Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland (4/6 to receive the wooden spoon) on March 13.

England (20/1 to be tournament winners) head to Murrayfield next week needing a win to have any chance of keeping of their hopes alive of winning the Six Nations after their 16-20 defeat to Ireland (10/1).

Shaw and Armitage look unlikely to play any part in the crunch game against the as yet winless Scots.

Wasps (10/1 to be Grand Final winners) lock Shaw injured his shoulder in the opening minutes of the defeat to Ireland while London Irish (5/1) full-back Armitage was forced off in the same game with damage to his rib cartilage.

Johnson has now revealed that he expects both players not to be involved next week, although he will know for certain in the coming days.

“Delon’s rib injury is difficult to call when he will be fit but he and Simon are progressing very well,” said Johnson.

“We will know more next week but it is likely, particularly Simon, that they will be ruled out.”

Louis Deacon looks set to step in for Shaw should he be unavailable will Ben Foden could get the nod at 15 having replaced Armitage in the defeat to the Irish.

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Manchester United (6/4 with totesport to win the Premier League title) will be without Michael Owen for the rest of the season, after the striker was told he needs an operation on a hamstring injury.

The former Real Madrid star pulled up during the first-half of Sunday’s Carling Cup final, having scored the equaliser against Aston Villa, and had to be replaced by Wayne Rooney.

Scans revealed Owen will need surgery to cure the problem and the injury looks set to end his hopes of featuring for England (11/2 to win the 2010 World Cup) in South Africa this summer.

Sir Alex Ferguson revealed: “It is a terrible blow for the lad. It is more serious than we thought. I think the heavy pitch at Wembley played some part, but it’s also bad luck.”

Despite not being a regular starter for United, the 30-year-old has scored nine goals in all competitions this season.

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Chelsea full-back Jose Bosingwa has been ruled out for the rest of the domestic season and the World Cup after being told he needs further knee surgery.

The 27-year-old originally underwent the operation in October after picking up the problem against Aston Villa (4/1 to win the Fa Cup) and hasn’t been seen in a Blues (11/10) shirt since.

The former Porto man had begun light training again in February but he hasn’t recovered as expected and he will now have to go under the knife again.

Bosingwa will miss the World Cup with the injury meaning Portugal (28/1 to win the tournament) will be without their first choice right-back for the tournament.

The news will not only be a headache for Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz but Chelsea (2/9 to beat Stoke in the 90 minutes market) manager Carlo Ancelotti as well having already lost first choice left-back Ashley Cole for the majority of the season.

“Bosingwa will be out for the season and have another operation, so that’s him unfortunately, and he’ll miss the World Cup as well.” said Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins.

The news means that Branislav Ivanovic will continue at right-back for the remainder of the season having deputised while Bosingwa has been absent.

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