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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he no longer has to dole out the "hairdryer treatment" to underachieving players.

There has been a lot of speculation on who Abramovich could turn to, in the event that AVB fails to persuade the squad to play some good football in Italy. The most recent name to hit the list is Spaniard Rafa Benitez.

Rio Ferdinand has tweeted during his trip to watch Real Madrid play Racing Santander, with the Manchester United defender starting some banter with Cristiano Ronaldo as the striker scored within six minutes to take Madrid to a 4-0 win.

Alan Hansen has called on Chelsea players to come out fighting against Napoli this week, with Andre Villas-Boas under increasing pressure to deliver as his side faltered in both the FA Cup and the Premier League.

Sir Alex Ferguson has hinted that he may stay at Manchester United in some capacity when the Scot retires from the managerial position, with speculation starting to grow that he may be in his final years at the club.

The latest in a long line of rather humiliating defeats and reverses for Arsenal may just, according to a Sunday Mirror report, have been the straw that broke the camel's back.

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Roy Keane has revealed that he takes many lessons from his time under Sir Alex Ferguson and Brian Clough, but admitted he had to reset his mindset with Manchester United holding expectations that are almost impossible for others to meet.

Thierry Henry believes that despite critics insisting the contrary, Arsenal are closer than ever to breaking their trophyless spell and winning the FA Cup this season.

Christian Eriksen has admitted he is flattered to receive praise from Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson but insists he is happy to remain at Ajax for the time being.

Tottenham are chasing a second sought-after star in preparation for the summer transfer window, according to reports, with Jan Vertonghen being scouted by Spurs in the Europa League match-up with Manchester United.

Arsene Wenger would be irreplaceable if he left Arsenal, according to former Gunners manager Bruce Rioch, with the 64 year old claiming that the club's frugal spending will do them endless favours in the long run.

David Beckham has endorsed Harry Redknapp for the England managerial role, with the legendary midfielder revealing his personality will make him a great gaffer for the country as well as his coaching skills.

Manchester United may have come out winners in their 2-0 defeat of Ajax in the Europa League last night, but Sir Alex Ferguson wasn't smiling, with Antonio Valencia's injury just the beginning.

The president of Uruguay has leant his support to beleaguered Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, as the fallout continues from Saturday's ill-tempered match at Old Trafford.

Goals from Ashley Young and Javier Hernández at the 59th and 85th minute respectively helped Manchester United secure a comfortable win over Holland giants Ajax, taking them a step closer to the round of 16 in the Europa League 2012.

Emmanuel Petit has labelled Arsenal's 4-0 defeat to AC Milan on Wednesday a "disgrace" and called for Arsene Wenger to abandon his reliance on youth players if he hopes to end the club's trophy drought.

Both Jamie Carragher and Martin Kelly are refusing to underestimate Brighton in Liverpool's FA Cup tie this weekend, with the Seagulls travelling to Anfield on Sunday in the hopes of toppling the Reds.

French media are reporting that Luis Suarez could be set for a move to big-spenders Paris Saint Germain in the summer, with the striker having undergone a particularly controversial spell at Liverpool this season.

Christian Eriksen says he wants to make the move to a club that can provide him with both playing time and trophies, with the Manchester United target admitting that even though he's concentrating on Ajax, he is considering his options for the future.

Paul Scholes believes that Ryan Giggs could well be the next manager at Manchester United, despite Jose Mourinho being widely tipped as one of the few managers capable of taking over from Sir Alex Ferguson.

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Paul Scholes could extend his Manchester United playing career beyond the end of the season but cautioned that an England comeback could be a step too far.

This is, perhaps, a rather unusual situation for a club like Manchester United to be in.

Italian Serie A side AC Milan teach English Premier League club Arsenal a thing or two, after comfortably beating them 4-0 in the first leg of their Round of 16 Champions League match.

Businessman Shaun O’Brien sells his land in square foot plots to block Man City expansion plans.

Frank de Boer has admitted Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is capable of doing "stupid things" in the aftermath of his refusal to shake hands with Patrice Evra.

West Ham United's Ravel Morrison has been charged by the FA after the midfielder posted 'homophobic' remarks on his Twitter page.

Paul Pogba claims he is finding the positives to being left on the bench for Manchester United, all but quashing speculation that he may leave the club in the summer for greener pastures as his contract runs down.

Arsenal legend Denis Bergkamp does not believe Arsene Wenger is to blame for the club's recent trophy drought but suggested the current side lack the winning mentality to compete with Manchester United and Manchester City.

Ryan Giggs has admitted he is concerned about the possibility of retiring too early and making sure he leaves on a high, as the 38 year old takes in the fact that he has signed a one year extension at Manchester United.