Ferguson keeps his faith in inexperienced Foster

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will persevere with Ben Foster despite the goalkeepers error-strewn start to the season....

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will persevere with Ben Foster despite the goalkeepers error-strewn start to the season.

The England international gifted Manchester City their first goal at Old Trafford last weekend before the defending champions eventually beat their neighbours 4-3. Ben will start against Stoke. Hes not had a lot of game experience but hell be okay.

The Red Devils are second in the standings after six matches,three points behind Chelsea,thanks to Michael Owens stoppage time winner over City. Chelsea are protecting a 100 per cent record at Wigan on Saturday.

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Both Andrei Arshavin and Theo Walcott should return for Arsenal,who play at Fulham in Saturdays late kickoff. Arshavin has missed four matches with a groin problem,while Walcott has not played this season due to a side strain as the Gunners have lost twice and fallen nine points behind Chelsea.

Third-placed Liverpool missed out on the title last season in part because of its seven home draws,one of which was against newcomers Hull,who are back at Anfield on Saturday. Level with Liverpool on 12 points are Manchester City,who host West Ham on Monday,Aston Villa,which is at Blackburn on Saturday,and Tottenham,which hosts Burnley at the same time. In Saturdays other matches: Portsmouth host Everton and Bolton are at Birmingham.