1.   The third, Valdas Ivananusko, is an influential midfielder.

2.   Berlin was missing several injured players, including influential midfielder Sebastian Deisler, and coach Juergen Roeber also rested some starters.

3.   But the Reds will have to do without influential Irish midfielder Roy Keane, who will be sidelined for the rest of the season because of major knee surgery.

4.   Chelsea has its influential midfielder, Dennis Wise, suspended and it still without injured Urugayan Gustavo Poyet while Irish international Roy Keane is a long-term absentee for United.

5.   Chelsea will be without Di Matteo, the influential midfielder who is suspended after picking up his second caution.

6.   Derby will be without influential midfielder Craig Burley with a hamstring injury.

7.   Even without influential midfielders Roy Keane and David Beckham, Manchester United has plenty of firepower going into the Old Trafford match.

8.   Influential midfielder Edgar Davids, whose nandrolone suspension is still in force, watched from the sidelines.

9.   Influential midfielder Mario Basler is still recovering from knee surgery and veteran sweeper Lothar Matthaeus is doubtful after a calf injury.