IRATE Manchester United supporters have accused the club of fleecing fans by widening a three percent ‘ticket tax’ to all match-day applications.

Bryan Hamilton admitted it was "terrific news" that Ipswich have won a Uefa Cup place next season - but insisted the priority was still an instant return to the Premiership.

The graphic designer on Belgium TV’s coverage of the Champions League maybe in need of a quick geography lesson.

IRISH starlet David Meyler will be part of Sunderland’s squad for the first time since last May tomorrow.

THE FAI was yesterday unable to confirm whether an Airtricity League selection would face Manchester United at the Aviva Stadium for a ‘soft’ opening in late July or early August.

IF CHELSEA boss Carlo Ancelotti was feeling any anxiety at reaching the final straight of the Premier League race with Alex Ferguson’s breath on his neck, he wasn’t showing it yesterday.

ALEX FERGUSON insists he is not concerned at Wayne Rooney’s continuing goal drought.

MICHAEL OWEN is expecting a rough ride at Anfield next weekend, but makes no apology for joining Manchester United.

MANCHESTER UNITED striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has played down reports he could be sidelined for a further three months.

EDWIN van der Sar’s move to Manchester United was finalised yesterday after the goalkeeper passed a medical.

NICKY BUTT has issued a public apology for walking out on Birmingham before their Premiership defeat at West Ham.

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger’s personal hearing with the Football Association to answer a charge of improper conduct will be held on December 16.

BRAZILIAN club Corinthians have failed in a bid to sign Manchester United midfielder Kleberson, according to the player’s agent.

BARCELONA president Joan Laporta has insisted that Manchester United’s Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is definitely not on his club’s summer shopping list.

ROBERT PIRES would love to extend his stay with Arsenal, but Gunners’ boss Arsene Wenger maintains there is no provision to automatically offer the 31-year-old a new 12-month deal when his current contract expires.

JULIEN ESCUDE’S future remains in the balance after talks between his club Rennes and Manchester United officials stalled in Paris yesterday.

COVETED Barcelona midfielder Xavi has said he is in talks with the Catalan giants over a new contract.

FLORENTINO PEREZ insists the pampering of David Beckham and his fellow Real Madrid ‘galacticos’ must cease if the club are to achieve their ambitions.

EVERTON are making progress towards keeping boss David Moyes on a long-term basis after the former Preston manager revealed talks over a new deal are moving close to fruition.