United Believe They Can

  • 7 November 2007

Sir Alex Ferguson believes his young side are more than capable of going all the way in the Champions League this season after losing out at the semi-final stage last time out.

After opening their Group F campaign with three wins, the Reds can seal qualification for the knock-out stages with victory over Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday evening.

Neville Setback

  • 7 November 2007

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Gary Neville has suffered another setback in his ongoing return from injury.

The Reds' club captain picked up a minor calf strain during training on Sunday, ruling him out of Wednesday night's Champions League clash with Dynamo Kyiv.

Changes in Kiev

  • 7 November 2007

MICHAEL Carrick is set for his first start for United since breaking his elbow against Roma in the Champions League at Old Trafford last month.

The £18m midfielder missed four matches but returned for 14 minutes on Saturday at Arsenal as a substitute.

Fergie: 7 Subs

  • 7 November 2007

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has backed rival boss Sven-Goran Eriksson's call for seven substitutes to be allowed in Premier League games.

Presently, only five replacements can be named in domestic matches, a rule out of kilter with UEFA competitions, where seven is the norm.

Fergie: Bring Agent into Line

  • 7 November 2007

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson wants changes to agents laws.

He told Inside United: "Agents need to be regulated in a far stricter way.

"Agents give you a transfer fee that they want. You say to yourself, 'where did that come from? It's not directly linked to anything and the figure is in millions. Until clubs recognise it, an increasing amount of money will leave the game.

New Rotation Policy?

  • 6 November 2007

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has hinted he could rotate his squad more after having a strong bench at his disposal against Arsenal.

With the likes of Michael Carrick and Louis Saha available after injury, The Red Devils manager had five internationals at his disposal for the 2-2 draw at Emirates Stadium.

Giggs: Finish the Job

  • 6 November 2007

Ryan Giggs wants United to book their place in the last 16 of the Champions League as soon as possible by seeing off Dynamo Kyiv at Old Trafford.

Victory over the Ukrainians on Wednesday will send the Reds through to the knockout stages with two games to spare – leaving them free to focus on domestic matters.

“We've got to finish the job off as quickly as we can,” Giggs said.

Hargreaves Dismisses Dinamo

  • 6 November 2007

Owen Hargreaves says Dynamo Kiev were "afraid" of Manchester United when they met in Ukraine two weeks ago.

United romped to a 4-2 win in Kiev, completing one of the easiest European away triumphs during Sir Alex Ferguson's stint in charge.

"Dynamo seemed a bit afraid of us in Kiev," said the England midfielder.

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