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After eight months as a frustrated spectator, Ferdinand’s comeback dominated the build-up to one the traditionally fiery north-west encounter.

The England man’s presence definitely appeared to instill greater backbone into the United defence, that has crumbled too often for Alex Ferguson’s liking, but expected the post-match chatter to centre around another member of the hosts rearguard.