Rafael Benitez's team were without midfielder Javier Mascherano, who suffered a pelvic injury on international duty with Argentina in midweek.
But Dutch striker Robin van Persie has been ruled out after picking up an injury on international duty and French international midfielder Sami Nasri is also a doubt.
Ferdinand missed last week's home draw with a groin injury suffered on international duty with England and United hope he will be fit enough to partner Nemanja Vidic in central defence.
City announced after the match that Brazil forward Robinho, who missed the game due to injury suffered on international duty, will be ruled out for up to four weeks with a stress fracture just above his ankle.
Liverpool will be compensated financially for the loss of their skipper as the FA's insurance policy will cover his wages for the weeks he misses because of an injury picked up on international duty.
Meanwhile, Laszlo confirmed that Laryea Kingston is likely to still be missing with a groin injury when Celtic visit on league duty on Sunday.
But they have problems up front with John Hartson ruled out until March, Carl Cort struggling with a hamstring injury and Marcus Gayle about to depart on international duty.
Netherlands international Kuyt, Slovakia centre-back Skrtel and England right-back Johnson did not go on international duty as they recovered from injury and all four should be fit to face the Hammers.
Shane Williams on the other wing, restored to active duty after injury, also caught the eye down the right in tandem with the seemingly always excellent Byrne.
Titterrell's injury leaves Leeds with just Steve Thompson, who is currently away on England duty, and Phil Nilsen as their senior hookers.
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Djokovic has also overcome recent injury problems, having been a doubt for Monte Carlo after hurting his ankle on Davis Cup duty.
The officer is alleged to have - while on duty - repeatedly struck him on the body with his police baton to his injury.
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