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.

Alex Ferguson today defended his on-field outburst at referee Mike Dean and launched into an astonishing tirade at Newcastle boss Alan Pardew, describing him as a manager of a “wee club in the north east”.

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Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has warned his fringe players they must take their opportunity in Athens tonight in the first leg of their Europa League play-off.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew had admitted a Football Association misconduct charge.

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ALL Jose Mourinho’s ranting and raving over a controversially disallowed goal cannot hide the fact that Chelsea must face up to some serious problems if they want to win back their Premier League title.

FRANK LAMPARD insists Chelsea have learned to live with playing second fiddle to Manchester United as they look to overhaul the leaders in the Premiership title run-in.