Ferguson has faith in Evans

MANAGER Sir Alex Ferguson has assured Jonny Evans he has a big future as a Manchester United centre–half.

The Northern Ireland international excelled against Villarreal and Chelsea last week but is likely to find himself out of the side as United look to record their first home win of the campaign against Bolton tomorrow.

With Nemanja Vidic back from suspension, Ferguson is expected to restore the Serbian’s partnership with Rio Ferdinand.

After turning down a sizeable summer bid from Sunderland, Ferguson has no intention of losing the 20–year–old.

He said:“We had a lot of offers from clubs who wanted to buy him in the summer but we stuck to our guns because we believe in him. He will play a lot of football at this club.”

Ferguson will wait for a fitness check on record signing Dimitar Berbatov, who has missed the last two games with a groin strain, before finalising his side.

CITY, who rested six players in midweek when they were dumped out of the Carling Cup by League One side Brighton, will have all their big guns back for Sunday’s visit to Wigan Athletic, including Robinho, who was given permission to return to Brazil to attend to personal matters.