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Man Utd boss Ferguson not taking Leeds lightly

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson won't take Leeds United lightly on Sunday.<!--break-->United renew hostilities with Roses rivals Leeds in the FA Cup, a competition the Scot has won five times.But he can always find new challenges. And after recent disappointments, the FA Cup is a prime...

Ferguson delighted with progress of Man Utd’s Da Silva twins

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is delighted with the progress of twins Rafael and Fabio da Silva this season.Ferguson rates the pair extremely highly. And though they have one of the best attacking full-backs in the world to learn from in Patrice Evra, given their nationality, the United...

Man Utd boss Ferguson confident Ferdinand injury mystery solved

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says they must be careful with the injury management of Rio Ferdinand.United's medical staff appear to have finally got to the bottom of a back complaint that has plagued the 30-year-old for 18 months."The main thing for Rio is there is no recurrence of the...

Fulham boss Hodgson admits Okaka a possibility

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has confirmed their interest in Roma striker Stefano Okaka.Okaka, 20, started both of this season's Europa League matches between the clubs and scored the winner at the Stadio Olimpico in early November.Hodgson was impressed enough to look into taking the Italy Under-20...

Ballack tells Ancelotti: You’re expecting too much from Chelsea kids

Michael Ballack has concerns over Chelsea relying too much on their young players in the coming weeks.With several senior men away for the African Nations Cup, Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti insists he will not spend in the January transfer market - preferring to place his trust in a host of...

Stoke boss Pulis tells Megson: Job waiting for you here

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis would welcome Gary Megson onto his staff following his sacking by Bolton Wanderers.Megson worked unpaid for Pulis a few years ago while he was looking for work and the Stoke boss would be happy to make the same offer again.Pulis, preparing his side for Saturday's FA Cup...

Lansbury returns to Watford armed with new Arsenal deal

Henri Lansbury has signed a new deal with Arsenal.Lansbury has agreed a new long-term deal, the London club have announced on their website.The Gunners have also confirmed the 19-year-old has extended his loan spell with Coca-Cola Championship side Watford until the end of the season.Lansbury...

Arsenal boss Wenger: Bordeaux will not part with Chamakh

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger doesn't expect Bordeaux to part with Marouane Chamakh in January.The Morocco international admitted this week that Arsenal had been in contact with a move to London."Chamakh is in the Champions League with Bordeaux and at the top of their league, so he will not move now,"...