MICHAEL OWEN scored a hat-trick as Manchester United made light of their injury woes to record a memorable win over German champions Wolfsburg last night.

Wolfsburg 1 Manchester United 3

THE opening weeks of the season have been full of thinly veiled challenges from Alex Ferguson towards Michael Carrick and the England midfielder responded with a well taken winner to beat a stubborn Wolfsburg team.

Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster has been replaced Tomasz Kuszczak for tonight's Champions League against German title winners Wolfsburg.

Portsmouth manager Tony Adams opted for a one-man attack for his side’s crucial UEFA Cup clash in Germany.