From the Back Pages: 12/9/2010

Man, I haven't done one of these in a while...need to get back to doing it. 

MANCHESTER UNITED VS. ARSENAL:

• Guardian: Sir Alex calls for end of the "sick" chants aimed at Arsene Wenger
• Guardian: Rio Ferdinand expected to recover from hamstring injury
• Guardian: Kieran Gibbs ruled out
• Yahoo!: Cesc Fabregas is a "maybe" for Monday night

MORE AFTER THE JUMP:

SQUAD NEWS:

• ManUtd.com: Nani confident, following Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Valencia. 
• Manchester Evening News: Nani aims to be top-of-the-table by Christmas
  
• ManUtd.com: Ji-sung Park can't wait for the Arsenal clash
• ManUtd.com: No snoods or tights for United players
• ManUtd.com: Chris Smalling talks with ManUtd.com
• Manchester Evening News: Anderson resurgence is timed just right
  
• Sky Sports: Nemanja Vidic talks about his role as United skipper
  

TRANSFER/LOAN RUMORS/NEWS:

• ManUtd.com: Nicky Butt joins South China FC
• Sky Sports: Ben Amos looks to go on loan to gain more first-team experience. 
• Guardian: Dimitar Berbatov wants to finish career at Old Trafford
  
• Sky Sports: Steve Bruce wants Sunderland to sign Danny Welbeck permanently, though I have my doubts as to this happening
  
• Sky Sports: Preston hoping to keep Ritchie de Laet through the end of the season

COMMENTARY/BLOGS:

• Manchester Evening News: Andy Mitten: Don't take Fergie for granted