Wayne Rooney should be fit for Manchester United’s FA Cup replay against West Ham on Wednesday, says his manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

However, Ferguson confirmed striker Rooney will miss Sunday’s Premier League match against Liverpool.

The 27-year-old suffered a knee injury during training before United’sBoxing Day match against Newcastle.

Winger Nani and midfielder Anderson will return to United’s squad for Sunday’s game at Old Trafford.

Nani has been sidelined since the beginning of November and Anderson since the beginning of December, both with hamstring injuries.