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Chris Smalling hopes to return from injury in time to face Arsenal in Manchester Uniteds Super Sunday game at Old Trafford. The England centre-back was forced to miss Thursdays 5-1 defeat of FC Midtjylland in the Europa League after injuring his shoulder in the FA Cup win over Shrewsbury three days earlier, having scored his sides opening goal in a 3-0 win. Jamie Redknapp joins Ed Chamberlin to preview Sundays clash at Old Trafford where Manchester United host Arsenal But Smalling could return to action against the club he supported as a boy to offer a welcome boost to United manager Louis van Gaal, who is currently trying to manage a lengthy injury list. Touch wood, that carries on, Smalling said, when asked about his impressive performances this season.I was disappointed to miss the other night, but Im hoping to be okay to play this game.Ive not really done anything differently to the other lads but, probably from about halfway through last season, I got on a good run in the team and Ive just tried to carry that on from there. Long may it continue. The 26-year-old fondly recalled the remarkable 8-2 defeat of the Gunners in 2011 and last seasons 2-1 win at the Emirates Stadium ahead of Sundays match.Their last match-up ended in a 3-0 win for Arsenal on October 4 but Smalling feels they normally give a good account of themselves against Arsene Wengers side.I always look forward to these games, Smalling told Uniteds matchday programme. United inflicted a humiliating defeat on rivals Arsenal in 2011 with Wayne Rooney scoring a hat-trick Its no secret that I was an Arsenal supporter growing up, so this fixture is even bigger for me and especially given it involves two of the biggest teams in the country.I hope I can step out onto the field.Watch Manchester United v Arsenal live on Super Sunday, 1pm, Sky Sports 1 HD. Also See: Man Utd v Arsenal preview LVG blasts media over Jose talk Lingard wants glory days again Manchester United fixtures Curtis Joseph Jersey . The Canadian squad, skipped by Jennifer Jones of Winnipeg, got on the board first with two in the second end, and followed that with two more apiece in the fourth and sixth ends. Tyler Bertuzzi Red Wings Jersey . Listen to the game live on TSN Radio 1050 at 7pm et. The Raptors traded Rudy Gay, Quincy Acy and Aaron Gray to the Sacramento Kings on Monday, in exchange for Greivis Vasquez, John Salmons, Patrick Patterson and Chuck Hayes. http://www.redwingshockeyauthentic.com/evgeny-svechnikov-jersey/ . Most important, perhaps, it went off without a hitch. Organizers poked a little fun at the now-infamous opening ceremony gaffe that saw only four out of five snowflakes open up into rings, leaving the Olympics logo one ring short. Michael Rasmussen Jersey . Traditional contenders Brazil, Greece and Turkey drew the other three spots to complete the 24-team field for this summers tournament in Spain, basketball governing body FIBA announced Saturday at its meeting in Barcelona. Vladimir Konstantinov Red Wings Jersey . The 31-year-old Spain midfielder hasnt played since Madrid lost in the Copa del Rey final to Atletico Madrid in May due to back and foot injuries. Its time to hand out my weekly awards:PLAYER OF THE WEEK Johnathan Motley, Baylor Bears He averaged 20 PPG and 7.3 RPG in three wins at Battle 4 Atlantis.TEAM OF THE WEEK South Carolina Gamecocks The Gamecocks upset Michigan and Syracuse.COACH OF THE WEEK Jon Coffman, Fort Wayne He led the Mastadons to the shocker over Indiana.DIAPER DANDY OF TTHE WEEK Quinton Rose, Temple Owls He averaged 19 PPG in wins over Florida State and West Virginia.ddddddddddddSHOCK OF THE WEEK Fort Wayne over Indiana The Hoosiers first trip to Fort Wayne since 1967 was stunning. ' ' '