DARREN FLETCHER will not allow the disappointment at missing out on Manchester United's Carling Cup triumph to wreck the remainder of his season.

FRENCH defender Mikael Silvestre is quietly confident that Manchester United can mop up at home and abroad this season.

IRATE Manchester United fans have called on chief executive David Gill to run a poll on the club’s official website to prove his claim that only a “small minority” of fans are against Malcolm Glazer’s takeover.

CHELSEA suffered a major blow to their chances of resurrecting their Champions League dream yesterday when Damien Duff was potentially ruled out for the rest of the season.

CHELSEA captain John Terry believes any disgruntled player at Stamford Bridge should follow the example of Joe Cole if they want to make a success of their career under Jose Mourinho.

ALAN SMITH has warned Arsenal that Manchester United will be ready and waiting when the Gunners juggernaut rumbles into Old Trafford on October 24.

JOHN O’SHEA’S exceptional form for Manchester United this season is set to be recognised by the club with a new pay deal this summer.

BOLTON boss Sam Allardyce claimed Wayne Rooney was lucky not to be sent off in Manchester United's 2-0 Premiership victory at Old Trafford.

ARSENE WENGER has poured cold water on Liverpool’s hopes of gaining entry to the Champions League next season as holders.

DIEGO FORLAN is hoping to use the Copa America to attract a buyer ahead of a likely move away from Old Trafford.

MARTIN O’NEILL and David O’Leary have been installed as joint favourites to become the next manager of the Republic of Ireland.

MANCHESTER UNITED chief executive David Gill has warned FIFA the policy of clubs releasing players for internationals without compensation cannot continue.

ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger has admitted that injuries to his leading strikers could force him to follow Manchester United into the transfer market before the end of this month.

ALEX FERGUSON may have ended the debate over Roy Keane’s non-appearance on Manchester United’s Far East tour – but the Red Devils boss admits he is still unsure how he will eventually replace his long-serving captain.

GERARD HOULLIER responded to Liverpool losing their unbeaten domestic record by insisting last night: ‘‘The best is yet to come.’’

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JOSE MOURINHO has launched his most astonishing verbal attack yet on Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, calling him an obsessive voyeur who cannot stop gazing enviously at Chelsea.

THE brave new era for the Republic of Ireland may not have been heralded with goals and glory. But what harm, there were some positive to be taken from last night’s affair in Athens which at least make the future a little brighter.

LIVERPOOL must rediscover their ruthless touch in front of goal if they are to rekindle their faltering title challenge, according to boss Gerard Houllier.