The fallout from Manchester United’s St Stephen's Day clash with Newcastle continued yesterday as Red Devils boss Alex Ferguson launched an astonishing tirade at Magpies counterpart Alan Pardew.

Alex Ferguson has launched an astonishing tirade at “wee club” Newcastle and their manager Alan Pardew, who he has accused of being “the worst” at haranguing referees.

Anything the noisy neighbours, and defending champions, from across the city can do, Manchester United can do just as effectively, as Newcastle discovered to their cost, losing a pulsating game which they had led on no fewer than three occasions.

Robin van Persie struck after 33 seconds as Manchester United edged past West Ham at Old Trafford.

Alex Ferguson insists Manchester United are not too reliant on Robin van Persie.

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Andy Little has dismissed the negative statistics surrounding Northern Ireland as “pub chat” but admits they need an overdue win against Luxembourg tomorrow.

IT was not vintage Manchester United but still a performance of champions, digging out victory when it looked like they were losing ground in the Premier League title race.

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Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson described today’s 6-1 rout at the hands of derby rivals Manchester City as “our worst ever day”.

Micah Richards believes Manchester City are ready to throw their 'noisy neighbours' nickname back in Manchester United’s face after a stunning 6-1 derby win at Old Trafford.

THERE has not been a Manchester United player over the past 20 years who has got under the skins of Liverpool fans more than Gary Neville.

NORTHERN IRELAND manager Nigel Worthington says it “beggars belief” that he has not heard back from Newcastle defender Shane Ferguson after offering him the chance of a call-up to the senior side.

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Bolton boss Owen Coyle confirmed midfielder Stuart Holden was taken to hospital following Jonny Evans’ red card challenge on the midfielder at Old Trafford this afternoon.

JAVIER HERNANDEZ confirmed his status as Manchester United’s new hero with a brilliant winner to take the Carling Cup holders into the last eight of the competition last night.

At a time when English clubs’ recruitment of overseas youngsters is attracting the disapproving attention of FIFA, one of Manchester United’s true home-grown talents sent their 10 men into the Carling Cup fourth round.

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington is waiting for news of Jonny Evans’ fitness today.

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ROY KEANE is happy to take the pressure of Sunderland’s Barclays Premier League struggle squarely on his shoulders.

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