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By Jonathan Stevenson

From Amezzeray on 606: "As a long-suffering City fan, I never thought I would ever say the words "come on United". But 4th place comes over pride."

1247: We're under way in the north-west, which means Man Utd goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has become the oldest foreigner to appear in the Premier League. He's overtaken another Red Devils' goalkeeping legend, the great Peter Schmeichel.

1242: Led by their captains Ryan Giggs and Ledley King, the teams emerge from the tunnel at Old Trafford. On BBC Radio 5 live, they're talking about the fact that Spurs haven't won away at any of the official 'Big Four' for an astonishing 66 games.

From dominic on 606: "Please tell me somebody is watching the SKY coverage and has seen that suit?!?!? Dwight Yorke what on earth?! Seriously, if you haven't seen it, look NOW!"
Ahem, and then come straight back here. Do look though. Wow.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp: "Seven wins out of eight is a great run and we have got to keep that going until the end of the season. We could have tried to keep it tight and not give anything away, but I've picked a positive team with two up front and we're going to give it a go. Younes Kaboul has done great for us, but he's not a right-back, he is a central defender and I felt with Nani out there it might be too much for him today."

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson: "This Tottenham team has got the most substance of any I faced during my time at Manchester United. They're in great form and they've got a lot to play for too, so I hope we can get the job done and win the game."

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson on Wayne Rooney's absence: "He got a groin injury on Thursday unfortunately. Groin injuries at this time of year with firm grounds are a problem. We have him all the time, but he's out."

1231: If you manually refresh your browser, you'll see Football Focus at the top of this template. You'll also wipe out my heinous coding error at 1227. What a clown.

1230: Stevo's Predos (bet on the opposite, pick up winnings, missive me your thanks. Really, it's no trouble):
Man Utd 2-1 Tottenham
Bolton 2-2 Portsmouth
Hull 1-1 Sunderland
West Ham 1-0 Wigan
Wolves 0-0 Blackburn
Arsenal 1-2 Man City
Lawro's predictions

1227: Imagine waking up one day and seeing Wayne Rooney's face staring at you from one of your own body parts? If you can't click on this link apologies, but next time you go to Google (or any search engine, in fact), plug in the words 'Take a look at Wayne Roo-knee' and prepare to be astonished.

From Mark C, Working in Manchester, via text to 81111: "I put a tenner on Utd to win a mere 30 seconds before Rooney's absence was announced! I could have enjoyed a meal for two with that money... Not just any meal..."

BBC Radio 5 live's Pat Nevin: "That Tottenham bench is top quality. I cannot imagine a better bench in the Premier League this weekend than that one. For me they're favourite for fourth, but if Man City get their act together they've got a chance."

BBC Sport's Phil McNulty at Old Trafford: "Wayne Rooney's absence is a massive blow for Manchester United. Groin problem sustained in training on Thursday is the word. Sir Alex Ferguson's team have hardly coped manfully without him recently, so quite a test coming up against this in-form and attractive Tottenham team. So yet another chance for Dimitar Berbatov to prove his doubters wrong. Again."

1217: So, no Wayne Rooney, England captain Rio Ferdinand still isn't fit and Gary Neville isn't in the Manchester United squad either today. But Owen Hargreaves is on the bench, ending an absence that stretches back to September 2008. Tottenham recall Wilson Palacios and Ledley King, while Aaron Lennon and Jermaine Jenas are fit enough for the bench.

1214: Hit me with your rhythm stick. Hit me! Hit me! Or just hit me to 81111 (UK), +44 7786200666 (worldwide); on my Twitter page; or on 606. Hit me! Hit me! Hit me!

1212: Wayne Rooney is sat in a box at Old Trafford with his feet up, reading United magazine. Rumour has it that he has a groin problem and might not play again for Man Utd this season - but at the moment, that is only a rumour.

1210: So, back to the Emirates later, with Arsenal v Manchester City not kicking off until 1730 BST. There's a fair bit going on before we get to it, clearly, with Manchester United and Tottenham getting today's proceedings under way. Here's the Prem fixture list:
1245 BST: Man Utd v Tottenham
1500 BST: Bolton v Portsmouth
1500 BST: Hull v Sunderland
1500 BST: West Ham v Wigan
1500 BST: Wolves v Blackburn
1730 BST: Arsenal v Manchester City

1207: Manchester United v Tottenham line-ups:
Man Utd: Van der Sar, Rafael Da Silva, Vidic, Jonathan Evans, Evra, Fletcher, Scholes, Giggs, Valencia, Berbatov, Nani.
Subs: Kuszczak, Hargreaves, Brown, Carrick, O'Shea, Macheda, Gibson.
Tottenham: Gomes, Assou-Ekotto, Dawson, King, Bale, Bentley, Huddlestone, Palacios, Modric, Defoe, Pavlyuchenko.
Subs: Alnwick, Kaboul, Lennon, Jenas, Crouch, Gudjohnsen, Bassong.
Referee: Andre Marriner (W Midlands)

1205: Breaking news: Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand not involved for Manchester United against Tottenham.

1204: Yep, it's the return of the Togolese One to the Emirates Stadium, seven months after he sent Arsenal's travelling supporters into a state of apoplexy with a celebratory gaffe at his new gaff. If there was a lot to play for then, one look at the Premier League table and those dotted lines tells you the stakes are a lot higher now.

1200: Dear Footballing Gods,

Please could you ensure that, whatever happens today, we don't see a repeat of the ugly scenes from September when Manchester City's Mr Emmanuel Adebayor broke the world football pitch record to celebrate a goal in front of the Arsenal fans?

Thanks very much,
Love Stevo.

PS Also, could you ensure that the title race, race for fourth and relegation dogfight all go to the final day of the season? Bootiful.

Emmanuel Adebayor celebrates in front of the Arsenal fans in September

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