Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has told his former club captain Roy Keane he will need to become more “tolerant” if he is to succeed as a manager.

Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville have been declared fit to face Portsmouth as Manchester United look to maintain their position at the Barclays Premiership summit tomorrow.

Andy O’Brien and Noe Pamarot will replace injured duo Linvoy Primus (hamstring) and Glen Johnson (thigh strain) in Portsmouth’s defence at Manchester United.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has expressed his sadness after hearing of Alan Pardew’s sacking as West Ham boss today.

Rio Ferdinand has been passed fit to play for Manchester United in Sunday’s Carling Cup final against Wigan at the Millennium Stadium.

Ryan Giggs will undergo an operation after fracturing his cheekbone during Manchester United Champions League draw with Lille on Tuesday.

Ruud van Nistelrooy will captain Manchester United for the first time tomorrow night in their Champions League match with Lille.

American defender Jonathan Spector will be unavailable for Charlton’s Barclays Premiership clash with Manchester United at The Valley under the terms of his season-long loan deal.

Paul Scholes returns from suspension as Manchester United look to end their week from hell by ending Chelsea’s 40-game unbeaten Premiership record.

Chelsea winger Arjen Robben is a doubt for Sunday’s game at Manchester United with a muscular problem, but full-back Asier del Horno could be fit to start.

Carlos Queiroz insists one trophyless campaign will not be enough for Manchester United to abandon their established policy of using the Carling Cup as a breeding ground for young talent.

Manchester United legend Alex Stepney believes the club’s fans are unhappy because they cannot bear to see other teams dominating the English scene.

Manchester United reserve team coach Ricky Sbragia is on the verge of quitting Old Trafford to join Bolton’s backroom staff.

Wayne Rooney admits the loss of Roy Keane to injury is a “massive disappointment” for Manchester United – but the striker has backed his team-mates to continue their fine start to the season without their skipper.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is expected to bring captain Steven Gerrard back into the Reds’ starting line-up to face Manchester United on Sunday.

Manchester United have axed their plans to build a casino at Old Trafford.

Former Celtic manager Martin O’Neill believes the competitive spirit of Roy Keane will be a major boost for the Hoops.

Manchester United footballer Cristiano Ronaldo will not face criminal charges over allegations he raped a woman in a London hotel suite, Scotland Yard have confirmed.

Everton will be without suspended duo Tim Cahill and Mikel Arteta against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Roy Keane will not make his Celtic debut at Hearts on New Year’s Day if, as expected, he completes his move to the Glasgow giants today.