Manchester United insist striker Louis Saha is not out for the rest of the season - and will be back from injury sooner rather than later.

There has been speculation the Frenchman is out for the remainder of the season with knee ligament damage.

However, chief executive David Gill has dismissed that suggestion.

Manchester United's Geordie midfielder Michael Carrick admits he felt sorry for Newcastle after thumping them 6-0 on Saturday.

"It is a funny time for Newcastle," he reflected. "As a Geordie myself, I don't really like to see them getting beaten like that.

"They are having a hard time but they are a good-enough club and have good enough people around them to bounce back."

Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez has explained his bizarre 'baby's dummy' celebration after scoring the winner against Birmingham City.

The Argentinian grabbed the headlines by popping a baby's dummy in his mouth after scoring United's winning goal against Birmingham on New Year's Day. It was a tribute to his daughter, who is in Argentina with his wife Vanesa.

Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United have what it takes to win both the Premier League and UEFA Champions League this season.

The England striker, who is set to return from illness in the New Year's Day match against Birmingham, believes United's squad is strong enough to maintain a challenge on both fronts.

Manchester United's Gary Neville and Paul Scholes are recovering well from their long-term injuries.

United currently sit two points behind leaders Arsenal in the battle to retain their Premier League crown and the return of the experienced duo would be a welcome boost for Sir Alex Ferguson's men.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is remaining upbeat about the Reds' title hopes - despite losing to his brother over Christmas.

Park Ji-sung has expressed his happiness at being back in the team after starting against Birmingham.

It was the South Korean's first start since suffering a knee injury against Blackburn at the end of March last year and he was also pleased with the reaction of United's supporters.

"It is nice to be back," he told MUTV. "I played for 75 minutes, so that will give me confidence.

Manchester United have confirmed Carlos Tevez only suffered heavy bruising to his ankle in the New Year's Day win over Birmingham City.

Tevez was substituted with 20 minutes left of the game, having earlier scored the only goal at Old Trafford.

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo is confident he will be better in 2008 than he was last year.

Ronaldo was in sparkling form as United won the Premier League and reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. He is happy with the way he played but believes he could inspire United to even greater success over the coming months.

Manchester United striker Louis Saha has reiterated that he has never refused to play for the club.

Saha has started just two games in the Premier League this season, having been hampered by a knee injury. It has previously been claimed that the France international has declined to play for United due to a mental block regarding his fitness.