Absent Out Cards, Rafael Injury Absence

Rafael da Silva suffered a concussion and may miss Manchester United against Southampton in the FA Cup on Saturday (01/29/2011).

Manchester United defender, Rafael, called Soccernet suffered concussion in the Premier League match against Blackpool on Tuesday (1/25/2011), and possibly miss the FA Cup match against Southampton on Saturday (29/01/2011).

Rafael physical injury after it makes contact with Harewood. He was later withdrawn and replaced by Anderson in the 80th minute. He then rushed to the hospital to be scanned with X-rays.

The game against Blackpool is Rafael's first game after serving a one match suspension, which is against Birmingam City on Saturday (01/22/2011).

Rafael was suspended one game after receiving a second yellow card in the match against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday (01/16/2011).

Against Blackpool, Manchester United was 0-2 behind goals from Craig Cathcart (15) and DJ Campbell (43). United eventually winning 3-2 thanks to goals from Dimitar Berbatov (72, 88) and Javier Hernandez (74).

Manchester United are now sitting on top of the standings with 51 points or five points ahead of nearest rivals, Arsenal, with a record of never losing the Premier League of 23 matches already this season they live on.