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Some blame it on Rio as the title race is livened up.

Match report for the away defeat in the evening clash with Portsmouth

Confirmation of the starting eleven and substitutes named for the evening game away to Portsmouth.

Reports, quotes and viewpoints summarised here.

Ferdinand accuses Wednesday’s ref, therefore facing possible UEFA action.

UEFA ‘to look’ at ‘Twelth Man’ comments.

“I don’t think I could be any fresher.”

UEFA have confirmed he will serve a one-match ban for his dismissal in Rome.

Chivu criticised for Scholes ‘thumbs up’ gesture.

Especially meeting ’superhuman’ Ferguson.

“I’m satisfied with the result. It’s always crucial to score away goals, especially because Roma are very good at home.”

FootyMad attempt to assist you with their form guide as Portsmouth take on Manchester United in a Premiership match on Saturday 7th April 2007 at 17:15.

United to offer Neville new contract

Roma 2 United 1

No doubt more punishment for United

No question about that

No chicken counting for Roma

However not by the FA

Kuszczak wants to be next Schmeicel.

Match report for the away defeat in the evening clash with Roma

Confirmation of the starting eleven and substitutes named for the evening game away to Roma.

But not in Europe

Coach Spalletti’s pre-match quotes.

Ferguson looks to Rooney and Ronaldo

He’s looking forward to his chance.

Giggs wants to win the Champions League again

Roma officials unhappy with United

United’s squad is stretched

Ferguson wary of not scoring

Youth team wins in style

Rooney isn’t concerned by his lack of goals.

So why play elsewhere?

Ole has missed the big stage.

Travelling fans should watch their backsides.

It’s United’s best chance of advancing.

United hit top form

Was it his fault?

Rio thinks he’ll win awards.

He doesn’t like England or its football

And ITV reaps the rewards

Talks have already taken place

Nani, Giggs, Charlton criticises Ronaldo (a bit), Palladino.

Giggs: “The high-profile relationship I had with the TV presenter Dani Behr was the turning point for me.”

“Another Treble is definitely within their grasp.”

Discredited former Liverpool keeper Bruce Grobelaar says he fancies a Roma-Liverpool final.

Spotlight turns to Rome.

Ferguson hails the crowd, Hughes hails United.

Ferguson accuses the FA over Boateng’s Ronaldo comments.

A good and bad day.

Match report of this afternoon’s home win in the clash against Blackburn Rovers