THERE has been so much talk about ‘fracas’ and ‘pizza’ this past week, you’d be forgiven for thinking they were the latest hot French and Italian strikers to descend on the Premiership.

SIGNIFICANT new leads have emerged after detectives searching for Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman studied a computer the girls used before they disappeared, police said yesterday.

MANCHESTER United football fans are braced for more off-the-field gloom after forecasts showed the club are likely to report a sharp fall in profits.

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

MANCHESTER UNITED boss Alex Ferguson will not be allowed to expand his squad this summer even though he has complained it is too weak to compete properly in Europe.

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Alex Ferguson confirmed last night that Roy Keane will be back in full training later this week.

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern yesterday said the bloodstock industry’s controversial tax-free status, which makes millions of euro for breeders every year, is under review.

HE has played 100 matches, he has scored 79 goals.

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PAUL TIERNEY is out of the Republic of Ireland’s European U21 Championship qualifier against Albania this afternoon.

LIVERPOOL striker Milan Baros believes the Reds can still overtake rivals Everton for a place in the Champions League and is confident they will challenge the ‘big three’ for the title next season.

ARSENE WENGER revealed Arsenal could be back to full-strength for the FA Cup final as Thierry Henry prepares to make his long-awaited return from injury against Everton tonight.

LEEDS have categorically denied any approach from Manchester United for another of their crown jewels in Harry Kewell.

I FOUND myself sitting next to a spy from Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

ARSENE WENGER launched a bitter attack on Wayne Rooney, referee Mike Riley and Manchester United’s rough-house tactics after Arsenal surrendered their 49-game unbeaten record at Old Trafford.

POOR on-field performances by the biggest club in world soccer, Manchester United, were reflected in the company’s financial results as profits fell from €57.7 million (£39.3m) to €41m (£27.9m) in the year to the end of July.

THE prospect of Manchester United, the much-loved and much-hated football club, coming under Irish control moved closer yesterday.

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