After their Premier League hot streak came to an abrupt end on Saturday, Manchester United aim to ensure there are no nasty surprises in Transylvania tomorrow.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson could be without eight senior players for tomorrow's Champions League encounter with Basle at Old Trafford.

Anderson will return to Manchester United in time to face Portsmouth on Monday but the Brazilian is still a doubtful starter at Fratton Park.

Manchester United’s quartet of England internationals have been cleared to train on Tuesday for next weekend’s crucial World Cup qualifier with Wales at Old Trafford.

MARK HUGHES admits he has been picking the managerial brains of Alex Ferguson as he goes about transforming Wales from no-hopers into a team feared on the world stage.