MANCHESTER CITY manager Roberto Mancini has warned his players to get back to basics at Ewood Park tonight as they look to secure Champions League football.

WHAT a difference a goal makes. The first half against Blackburn last Saturday was truly woeful. We were lethargic, too narrow, outfought and outpaced.

ALEX FERGUSON has pencilled Patrice Evra in for his Manchester United debut in Wednesday’s Carling Cup semi-final at Blackburn.

THE last time Milan Baros set foot in Ewood Park he left in an ambulance with his season shattered along with his leg.

Spanish World Cup star Javier De Pedro has joined Blackburn after signing a two-year contract.