SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON believes it would be “good for England” if Michael Owen signs for Manchester United.

ALEX Ferguson’s legal dispute with major shareholder John Magnier will not interrupt the Manchester United manager’s current contract talks.

IN every great race there is a defining moment and, in this season’s Premiership title chase, it just might turn out to be the sidefoot goal from Robert Pires deep in injury time.

ROY KEANE will advise Alan Smith as he looks to cement a central midfield berth with Manchester United.

EVERTON officials will study CCTV footage before deciding whether to make a formal complaint to the Football Association over the behaviour of some Manchester United players during Saturday's Premiership spectacular at Goodison Park.

SAMIR NASRI believes Arsenal’s rapidly-maturing side are back in the title race after their impressive victory over Manchester United.

JUANDE RAMOS has seen enough to believe ending Manchester United’s winning streak is possible — but his plan will not involve an attempt to man-mark Cristiano Ronaldo out of the game.

FRANK LAMPARD insists Chelsea have the fighting spirit required to mount a title challenge in the new year.

BOLTON are causing shock waves again because they have gone back to their roots, according to Gary Speed.

CRISTIANO RONALDO has been challenged by Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson to hit 30 goals this season.

MICHAEL TONGE is hoping Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock gives him the nod for what he concedes will be “a special occasion” tomorrow night.

STEVE FINNAN admits Liverpool have only themselves to blame for not being closer to Saturday’s opponents Chelsea in the title race.

GORDON TAYLOR has voiced his disapproval of the decision to drop Wayne Rooney as a star guest at a prominent schools match.

CHELSEA are the biggest spenders on wages in the world, but the other 19 Premier League clubs are for the first time spending less overall on players’ pay, according to an annual review of football finance.

CARLOS QUEIROZ believes Manchester United’s Premiership rivals are finally starting to recognise that Chelsea are not invincible after all.

LEEDS chairman Peter Ridsdale has once again insisted David O'Leary did not leave Elland Road because of a difference of opinion over the decision to sell Rio Ferdinand.

PARIS ST GERMAIN have turned down an offer from Manchester United for Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho, but the player’s agent is confident the two clubs can still negotiate an agreement.

WEST BROM boss Gary Megson is under no illusions about the size of his side’s task as they bid to reach the Carling Cup semi-finals tonight.

IRISH horse-racing tycoons JP McManus and John Magnier have strengthened their financial grip on Manchester United by increasing their stake in the Premiership champions to 11.4%.