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Rooney out for another 2 weeks

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney's injury layoff because of a knee problem has been extended by another two weeks. The England international was hurt in training on Dec. 25 and was initially expected to be back in training by now. Manager Alex Ferguson says "Wayne is still injured. It is not serious but it is going to take longer than we thought, probably another two weeks.'

Aguero confirms hamstring tear

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero says tests have shown he has torn a hamstring, but gave no indication when he will be fit to return to action. The Argentina international missed City's 3-0 victory over Watford in the FA Cup third round on Saturday after sustaining the injury late in the win over Stoke on Tuesday. Manager Roberto Mancini initially hoped to have his joint top-scorer back for next weekend's trip to Arsenal, but that looks doubtful after Aguero visited a specialist in Italy.

Pepe to miss one month after ankle surgery

Real Madrid centre-back Pepe has undergone surgery on his right ankle and could be out of action for a month. The Portuguese international had been suffering from pain in his ankle since mid-December. Pepe was already set to miss the game against Real Sociedad in the Bernabeu stadium this Sunday because of suspension. He has played a crucial role for Jose Mourinho's side so far this term, making 16 league appearances.

Celtic duo ruled out

Mikael Lustig (hamstring) and Kris Commons (thigh) will miss Celtic's clash at Kilmarnock after going off injured against Spartak Moscow. Victor Wanyama returns from suspension and Scott Brown trained after deciding he will not immediately have surgery on his hip problem. Striker Anthony Stokes (ankle) and wingers Paddy McCourt (hamstring) and James Forrest (hamstring) remain out.

Considine suffers broken leg

Aberdeen have confirmed that defender Andrew Considine has broken his leg. The 25-year-old went down in a heap after 31 minutes of his side's 3-1 win over Dundee at Dens Park on Saturday and was stretchered off in clear pain. Manager Craig Brown described the injury as "serious" in his post-match interviews and it has now been confirmed as a break.