Manchester United have Chelsea rattled, insists striker Carlos Tevez.

He told the Daily Mail: "I thought Chelsea were nervous on Sunday, despite the atmosphere generated by the crowd. It was like a Boca Juniors - River Plate match on the terraces, it was that noisy.

Sir Alex Ferguson has backed his Manchester United side to bounce back from their Premier League defeat at Liverpool.

Argentina forward Carlos Tevez has been left 'upset' after receiving his second red card in three international appearances.

The 24-year-old was dismissed in the 31st minute of Saturday's 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw with Paraguay for a challenge on Dario Veron.

Rio Ferdinand is travelling to Croatia with the rest of the England squad. Ferdinand missed Saturday's opening World Cup qualifier with Andorra because of a neck injury.

Coach Fabio Capello stated last week that the Manchester United stopper would be fit for the trip to Zagreb and that appears to be the case.

England's preparations for the start of their World Cup qualifying campaign were descending into chaos last night when it emerged that Rio Ferdinand could miss the games against Andorra and Croatia.

The Manchester United defender has been struggling with a back injury that is sure to rule him out of this evening's game here.

The first World Cup qualifiers in Europe brought mixed fortunes for United's internationals. Wayne Rooney was on the winning side after 90 minutes in an England shirt, thanks to two goals from Chelsea's Joe Cole against Andorra.

Carlos Tevez had a night to forget as Argentina's World Cup qualifying campaign stuttered on home soil.

Manchester United have named their former midfielder Mike Phelan as assistant manager, while Rene Meulensteen becomes first team coach.

Phelan, 45, replaces Carlos Queiroz, who left his position to take over as Portugal's coach in July.

Dutchman Meulensteen is promoted from technical skills development officer.

Rio Ferdinand appears to be coach Fabio Capello's only injury worry as England prepare for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Croatia.

Manchester United defender Ferdinand's stiff back saw him miss Wednesday training, but it is thought he will be fit for the two qualifiers.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson has saved Manchester United nearly £7million in wages by letting Louis Saha leave on a free transfer.

Despite paying £12.8m for the 30 year old in January 2004, United have ripped up the final two years of the French striker's £65,000-a-week contract.