Roy Hodgson believes his Fulham side can take inspiration from Portsmouth as they bid to wreck Manchester United’s bid for an unprecedented haul of five trophies.

Alex Ferguson decided not to give full vent to his anger at Rafael Benitez’s amazing personal attack – for now the Manchester United boss is happy to let his team do the talking.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce is likely to name an unchanged side for tomorrow’s trip to Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United.

NEWCASTLE striker Michael Owen has admitted the club will have to be patient as they attempt to drag themselves back into contention for major honours.

Suspended Wes Brown will miss Manchester United's fourth round FA Cup tie against West Ham.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed suggestions that he was duped into letting Mark Bosnich join Chelsea on a free transfer.

Fabien Barthez has been forced out of Manchester United's FA Cup match at Fulham because of flu.

Jose Mourinho has dropped the biggest hint yet that Manchester United discard Radamel Falcao is wanted at Chelsea.

Manchester United have told vice-captain Darren Fletcher he can leave on a free transfer.

TOTTENHAM captain Michael Dawson, inset, insisted the 0-0 draw with leaders Manchester United was not a dirty one.

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger maintains Paul Scholes remains “one of the greatest footballers in England” – but is not a fan of the Manchester United midfielder’s “darker side”.

MANCHESTER UNITED assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has confirmed the Red Devils have not made an approach for Real Madrid winger Luis Figo.

MARTIN O’NEILL has distanced himself from talk of becoming Manchester United’s next manager — but admitted the man who eventually replaces Alex Ferguson will face a daunting task.

DIRK KUYT has vowed that Liverpool will bounce back from the misery of home defeat by bitter enemies Manchester United to knock Barcelona out of the Champions League.

BAYERN MUNICH president Franz Beckenbauer has opened the door for Manchester United to sign England midfielder Owen Hargreaves, but only if they stump up €30 million.

MANCHESTER UNITED’S Argentinian defender Gabriel Heinze fears missing the World Cup next summer through injury.

KIERON DYER has pledged his future to Newcastle, handing Bobby Robson just the selection poser he wants.

CHELSEA have made a last-minute bid to snatch Auxerre defender Philippe Mexes away from Serie A club Roma.