Ferdinand returns ahead of semi

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand trained on Monday ahead of the Champions League semi-final second leg at Arsenal on Tuesday, the club said on their website (www.manutd.com).

• Ferdinand bruised his lungs in Wednesday’s 1-0 first leg victory and was rested for Saturday’s 2-0 Premier League win at Middlesbrough.
• Fellow defenders Patrice Evra, who picked up a knock against Boro, and Wes Brown did not train on Monday however.