"Man Utd" will enter the major celebrations without their main defender © EuroFootball.com

Until Christmas, Manchester United will be without their key midfielder Tom Cleverley, who suffered a shin injury.

The 22-year-old footballer got injured in a match against Everton in October. Initially, it was thought that the injury was not serious, but after detailed examinations, manager Sir Alex Ferguson received bad news.

"We will have to let him rest at least until Christmas," said the Man Utd manager.

Last season, Cleverley was loaned to Wigan, but upon his return to Manchester, he secured a spot in the starting eleven.