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ALEX FERGUSON could splash the cash next month as he attempts to stiffen Manchester United’s bid for a fourth successive Barclays Premier League title.

Didier Drogba has retained his place in the Chelsea side for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at fourth-placed Arsenal.

Jose Bosingwa was set to undergo a scan today after being substituted during the first half of his Chelsea debut.

Chelsea’s Jon Obi Mikel, Everton’s Joseph Yobo, Portsmouth duo Kanu and John Utaka, Newcastle’s Obafemi Martins and Sunderland’s Dickson Etuhu have been named in Nigeria’s squad for this month’s international friendly meeting with Australia at Fulham’s Craven Cottage.

Nigeria coach Berti Vogts has named eight English-based players in his squad to face Australia in an international friendly at Fulham’s Craven Cottage on November 17.

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Chelsea and Arsenal have been charged by the Football Association with failing to control their players following a mass brawl in Sunday’s Carling Cup final at the Millennium Stadium.

Chelsea have been granted a work permit for Nigeria midfielder Jon Obi Mikel.

Chelsea will have to wait until the outcome of Real Madrid’s presidential elections before completing a possible move for Roberto Carlos.