Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits their clash at Everton today has huge significance on the title race.

In addition to the suspended Nani, United are also missing Rio Ferdinand through suspension.

But Anderson is available after a reserve-team outing last night, while tough-tackling defender Nemanja Vidic is also included.

The Serbian has yet to make an appearance during 2010 after suffering a nerve problem in his leg, leading to claims that he may well be on his way out of Old Trafford this summer, something both the player and his manager have been at pains to deny.

His return is certainly welcomed given Ferguson feels Saturday's trip represents one of the key games for United, who trail leaders Chelsea by a point thanks to the Merseysiders' victory over Carlo Ancelotti's men nine days ago.

"We have a good record there," observed Ferguson.

"Maybe the atmosphere does help us because it is a real football stadium.

"Goodison Park is an old ground but it has got the football tradition still attached to it. The crowd are always very noisy and they will make that noise felt tomorrow.

"But we have experienced that many times before. It is a massive game for us, we recognise that.

"Beating Chelsea shows Everton's potential, so if we could get one, a positive result would be very important."