Ferdinand fit to face Gunners

RIO FERDINAND has declared himself fit and ready for Saturday’s Barclays Premier League crunch clash against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

After being substituted during the latter stages of Manchester United’s win over Middlesbrough, reports emerged that Ferdinand had been sent for a scan following the recurrence of a groin problem.

However United officials were quick to quash speculation the £29.1million defender could be set for a spell on the sidelines, taking the rare step of issuing a statement confirming the player had been training and would play against the Gunners.