Stoke stopper swerves surgery
Stoke City goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen could still represent Denmark at World Cup after his dislocated elbow did not require surgery.
Sorensen was hurt trying to prevent Salomon Kalou from putting Chelsea 2-0 ahead in the 7-0 thrashing at Stamford Bridge.
Surgery would have put the 33-year-old's participation in South Africa in severe doubt but he is still in with a chance after his dislocated elbow was put back into place.
Potters manager Tony Pulis told the club's website: "If he had needed an operation, he'd have struggled to make the World Cup, but there is some encouraging news in that it was put back without the need for that".
Berbatov deserves credit
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Dimitar Berbatov's contribution to United's vital win over Tottenham should not be overlooked.
With Wayne Rooney missing with a groin injury, the Bulgarian led the line against his old club and it was his fine run and flick which led to Patrice Evra being upended in the area for United's first penalty of the afternoon.
Ryan Giggs and Nani grabbed the all-important goals for the Reds, but Sir Alex was keen to highlight Berbatov's all-round display.
"Dimitar was marvellous throughout and he led the line very well", the manager told MUTV.
"He played a great role for us and had 3 great attempts on goal which he was very unlucky not to see go in."
"He's a great player, but it's one of those things that when you buy someone for £30 million if he's not scoring 3 goals a week he's going to get criticised. It's just part of life here."
