THEY’VE always been one of the biggest draws in world football but it’s wins Manchester United need right now.

IF Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ever needs to be reminded of the delicate balance between footballing dreams and nightmares, he only needs to look at the fax he keeps as a momento.

ROBERTO MANCINI insists he would be happy with a fourth-placed finish for Manchester City this season.

JONATHAN WALTERS’ chances of making his senior debut for Ireland against Norway next week appear to have improved with the news that captain Robbie Keane has been forced to withdraw from the final 25-man squad for the friendly game at the Aviva Stadium.

WARREN GATLAND has demanded an 80-minute show of “ruthlessness and concentration” when Wales pursue a prized and all too rare Tri Nations scalp today.

CHELSEA are on the lookout for a new assistant manager following the sudden and unexplained departure of Carlo Ancelotti’s right-hand man Ray Wilkins.

Sometimes a significant percentage drive ourselves into a crazy belief that the referee is totally biased against our team.

SUNDERLAND chairman Niall Quinn and star striker Darren Bent yesterday apologised to the club’s fans over their derby day humiliation.

RAFAEL BENITEZ last night suggested Tottenham had one eye on their clash with his Inter Milan side when they lost at Manchester United on Saturday.

AHEAD of tonight’s Champions League clash with Bursaspor Manchester United winger Nani has branded himself one of the world’s top players.

ALEX FERGUSON still insists the Champions League is the best tournament in the world and has likened the World Cup to a trip to the dentist.

FURIOUS Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp yesterday threatened the FA with a lifetime post-match media blackout if they charge him for his outspoken attack on referee Mark Clattenburg.

BLACKPOOL boss Ian Holloway welcomes Roberto Di Matteo’s West Brom to Bloomfield Road tonight – and admits he would love to have played under the Italian.

AYEGBENI YAKUBU has promised there is plenty more to come from him and the rest of the Everton team this season.

ROBERTO MANCINI angrily removed the scarf that is fast resembling a noose around his neck at Molineux but there is a growing sense that more serious issues are unravelling.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND striker Kevin Doyle was not surprised by Wolves’ convincing win over big spending Manchester City.

IN many ways, it was very much a normal match day at Old Trafford.

HARRY REDKNAPP’S plans for Tottenham’s date with European champions Inter at White Hart Lane tomorrow have been wrecked by injuries and suspensions.

HOLDERS Manchester United will continue their bid for a third successive Carling Cup win against West Ham at Upton Park after Saturday’s Carling Cup quarter-final draw.

ALEX FERGUSON has ruled out making any new signings in the January transfer window.