THE FA Cup has thrown up some epic encounters down the years.

IT IS two down and one to go in the contract stakes for Manchester United after John O’Shea and Darren Fletcher committed their futures to Old Trafford until 2009.

PERPLEXED Manchester United officials will wait for documentation to arrive from UEFA before deciding what defence to mount on behalf of skipper Roy Keane.

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.

UNSETTLED Roberto Carlos has dismissed a move to Chelsea by insisting he will only leave Real Madrid for one club - Santos of Brazil.

PETER KENYON does not expect David Beckham’s name to be given more than a fleeting mention when he meets Alex Ferguson to discuss Manchester United’s summer transfer strategy.

THIERRY HENRY has warned that Arsenal are suffering from exhaustion as he admitted he needs to quickly regain his own fitness and form to help revive their faltering fortunes.

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ARSENE WENGER has admitted Arsenal are in a “results crisis” as they struggle to keep pace with Chelsea.

SEAN McCAFFREY rings the changes to his Under-19s for today’s second friendly international with Italy in Bisceglie, confident of taking the game to the Italians following Tuesday’s 0-0 draw in Corato.

BAYERN MUNICH chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says he cannot fathom why Michael Ballack would want to join Manchester United.

THE end of Mark Bosnich’s career with Chelsea moved a significant step closer yesterday after the Australian goalkeeper was charged by the FA with breaching doping regulations after his positive test for cocaine.

PROFESSOR John McKenzie has insisted he is “not Peter Ridsdale in disguise” as he stepped into the firing line as Leeds’ new chairman.

REAL MADRID goalkeeper Iker Casillas claims Manchester United are interested in signing him.

PATRICK VIEIRA says Arsenal will get the news they have waited so long for next week that he is signing a new contract.

PREMIERSHIP managers have backed Mike Newell for speaking out against transfer bungs within the game, although some - including Alex Ferguson - believe a lack of evidence could hinder an investigation.

ERIC CANTONA believes Alex Ferguson loves being a football manager so much that he "will die on the Manchester United bench".

MANCHESTER United's directors were yesterday sent a detailed dossier from City experts warning of the possible dangers of US tycoon Malcolm Glazer's proposed £800 million takeover.

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