MARK HUGHES found out how tough club management can be as his Blackburn side were dumped out of the Carling Cup by Bournemouth last night.

Robbie Keane brought his shooting boots as Tottenham crushed Oldham 6-0 at Boundary Park.

Six of the Carling Cup first-round giantkillers have been rewarded with ties against Barclays Premiership opposition in round two.

Under-pressure Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has admitted he will be disappointed if Nicky Butt decides to quit Old Trafford this week.

Northampton 0 Manchester United 3

Northampton 0 Manchester United 3

Manchester United have decided to knock £10 (€14) off all tickets for visiting fans for the FA Cup fourth round tie at Northampton on January 25.