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CHAMPIONS United can blast back from their sticky opening to the season insists manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

KIA Joorabchian insists he would be happy to fund a new inquiry into the Carlos Tevez transfer saga as he searches for “honesty and transparency”.

SIR Alex Ferguson has warned Sven-Goran Eriksson that the Eastlands expectation has been cranked up following City’s flying start to the season.

In our round-up, four Reds are in England’s squad to face Germany.

Sir Alex told the media he’s unconcerned by the slow start to the season.

The United boss says referees need to clamp down on persistent fouling.

Carlos Tevez says he is enjoying life at the best club in the world.

Carlos Tevez impresses on his debut and could be a key figure in Sunday’s derby.

Scholesy’s goal v Portsmouth saw him leapfrog Ruud on the goals chart.

A couple of stories.

Ronaldo and Scholes get it.

So it is reported.

Tevez discusses learning English

A bit of England stuff from Gary Neville if you are inclined in that way.

If you haven’t got it already, and you want it, then click here.

Could be soon.

Eriksson says he’s not had any contact from Ferguson.

Seems the manager has not tapped into the Bitter pysche as yet.

Fined for the sending off apparently whilst the ‘victim’ says there’s no hard feelings (in more ways than one!’)

THE tables have been turned ahead of this season’s first derby with City flying high and United stalling on the grid - but it should be a thriller at Eastlands.

IT’S hard to imagine it is only 104 days since United were prising the corks out of champagne bottles at Eastlands ready to celebrate their title success last May.

IF you can’t make it to the derby, then you can follow the action live with our minute by minute updates.

SIR Alex Ferguson has claimed Cristiano Ronaldo is at risk of serious injury unless Premier League referees start clamping down on foul play.

CRISTIANO Ronaldo starts a three-match ban as United look to record their first win of the season and puncture the 100 per cent record of City at Eastlands.

SIR Alex Ferguson will gladly accept an expensive bottle of wine from Sven-Goran Eriksson on Sunday - but he has no intention of sharing it with the former England coach.

QUALITY counts and United are intent on landing their first League win of the campaign at City on Sunday.

CRISTIANO Ronaldo’s head butt that earned him a red card at Portsmouth was not a serious offence, says his victim.

A free kick, a full back and CS gas

No question about that.

The giddyometer continues to rise.

Tevez watch and red cards.

Ronaldo fell in a trap.

Team news ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match.

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

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

Sir Alex says Ronaldo shouldn’t have reacted to Portsmouth’s intimidation tactics.

Despite Paul Scholes’ first-half strike, Reds are held to another frustrating draw.

More frustration as Chelsea come from a goal down to beat Reading.

Carlos Tevez impresses on his debut and could be a key figure in Sunday’s derby.

SIR Alex Ferguson is set to escape an FA charge despiite criticising referee Steve Bennett for sending off Cristiano Ronaldo at Portsmouth.

Kieran Lee scores the only goal as Reds beat Barcelona in Kuala Lumpur.

Manchester United midfielder Ritchie Jones joins Yeovil Town until the end of December.

Midfielder Ritchie Jones joins Yeovil on loan until the end of the year.

Pompey new-boy David Nugent wants to make his mark against United.

Ryan Giggs wants victory at Fratton Park to kickstart United’s season.

Carlos Tevez is itching to make his United debut against Portsmouth.

Don’t be surprised if you hear more pathetic Blue blather after this.

Heinze, Keane, Bruce, Chelsea, Duberry, Coppell, Ambulance Service, more excuses?, Phil Neville.

Another ‘no question about that’ moment for Ferguson. Eriksson hails him irreplacable whilst Hughes says Rooney’s boots should be banned.

Ferguson says he is ready for injuries.