Sir Alex Ferguson is hopeful of having Nemanja Vidic, Ryan Giggs and Dimitar Berbatov all available for Sunday's top-of-the-table clash at Chelsea.

Vidic has been struggling with a calf injury, while Giggs and Berbatov have both been nursing knee knocks.

All three sat out Tuesday's 3-3 draw with CSKA Moscow, but look set to return for United's trip to Stamford Bridge.

On the downside, the Reds will be without the suspended Gary Neville, while Sir Alex revealed that Rio Ferdinand remains a doubt because of an injured calf.

"Hopefully Vidic, Giggs and Berbatov will be ready for Sunday," the boss told MUTV.

"Gary is suspended so John O'Shea will be ready to play, but I don't know if Rio will make it."