Beckham back as United bid to tighten the noose

DAVID BECKHAM will be unleashed on Arsenal tonight as Manchester United look to tighten the Premiership grip which they have exerted on Arsenal.

Despite feverish transfer speculation linking the England skipper with a move to Real Madrid, flatly denied by Old Trafford officials even though it has resurfaced again in the Spanish capital yesterday, Alex Ferguson will have no hesitation in restoring Beckham to his starting line-up for "the biggest game of the season".

With just five games remaining, one less than their hosts, United lead the championship race by three points.