CHELSEA assistant boss Steve Clarke hit back at Arsene Wenger’s attack on the Blues’ style of play by insisting that his side are entertaining the Premiership — as well as being poised to win it.

SUNDERLAND striker Stephen Elliott is gunning for Arsenal tonight after grabbing his third goal in four games.

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ROY KEANE will return to training in a fortnight with the Manchester United skipper set for his playing comeback ''within a month'', Football Association inquiries permitting.

RIO FERDINAND insists Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson “will not bat an eyelid” about pairing youngsters Wes Brown and John O’Shea at the heart of his defence against FC Basel tonight.

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WES BROWN could be the biggest loser initially but the biggest winner in the long run from his buddy Rio Ferdinand's record £30 million move to Manchester United.

ALEX FERGUSON celebrates his 64th birthday today insisting he relishes the job of managing Manchester United as much as ever.

THIERRY HENRY vowed to lead Arsenal into the knock-out stages of the Champions League as he rounded on his critics and insisted: “I am not a machine.”

ALEX FERGUSON has hailed Manchester United’s behaviour in their powderkeg clashes with Arsenal as ‘almost perfect’.

TOTTENHAM striker Robbie Keane hopes his namesake Roy will be back in the Republic of Ireland fold in time for their next Euro 2004 qualifier against Georgia in March.

RELEGATED West Ham announced yesterday that they are releasing 10 senior players, including Paolo di Canio, Lee Bowyer, Gary Breen and Nigel Winterburn.

OLD TRAFFORD legend Bryan Robson believes Alex Ferguson may have to look at taking the captain's armband off Roy Keane if the former Republic skipper finds himself embroiled in more controversy.

MARK VIDUKA’S winning goal for Leeds against Arsenal on Sunday cost new champions, Manchester United, an additional £750,000stg.

MANCHESTER United manager Alex Ferguson has put Brazil World Cup star Ronaldinho at the top of his wish list but realistically expects to sign a French defender, Portuguese forward and English goalkeeper in the close season.

Mark Bradley

MANCHESTER UNITED’S transfer treasure chest will be slammed shut once £12 million (€17.5m) duo Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Evra have been welcomed into the Old Trafford fold this week.

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CRISTIANO RONALDO'S representative has confirmed that the Manchester United winger is prepared to wait for a revised contract but hopes to come to an agreement soon.

RAFAEL BENITEZ admits he has suffered the most difficult week of his short time as Liverpool boss – but insists his decisions were for the good of the club.