UPDATE 1-Soccer-England roundup-United hoping for Vidic return
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LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Brief news from the Premier League ahead of this Sunday's final round of fixtures:
* Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is hopeful Nemanja Vidic will be fit to return for their crucial match at Wigan Athletic where victory will guarantee them the title.
The Serbia centre-back suffered a facial injury in the 2-1 defeat at Chelsea a fortnight ago. Forward Wayne Rooney remains a doubt with a hip injury although he may be on the bench.
United's Portugal midfielder Nani is suspended following his sending off against West Ham United last weekend.
* Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho is battling against a back injury but hopes to be fit for the home match against Bolton Wanderers that could see them crowned champions.
"He didn't train today but we'll see tomorrow -- he's better," manager Avram Grant told reporters. Grant also said Salomon Kalou had recovered from an ankle injury.
Chelsea must better United's result at Wigan Athletic to win the title. Continued...







