Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed speculation that he might confirm his retirement at the end of next season. Not for the first time in his illustrious career, Ferguson has been at the centre of intense speculation about his date of retirement.
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The latest rumours suggest the Scot will vacate the Manchester United hotseat at the end of next season, to be replaced by either Jose Mourinho or David Moyes. Ferguson generally reacts with either irritation or amusement to talk of his retirement.
Today however Sir Alex will only have one thing on his mind, beating Spurs at Old Trafford to pile on the pressure on Chelsea who face Stoke on Sunday at Stamford Bridge. There is only one point in it at the top of the Premier League.
Wes Brown returns to the Manchester United squad for Saturday’s Barclays Premier League encounter with Tottenham at Old Trafford. Brown has recovered from the broken foot he suffered at Wolves at the beginning of March but is available to bolster Sir Alex Ferguson‘s defensive options.
With Chelsea not in action until Sunday, United have the chance to reclaim the Premier League’s top spot for 24 hours but Owen Hargreaves will not be involved as his planned comeback has been delayed by a calf strain.
Winger Aaron Lennon could return for Tottenham for the first time in almost four months. He will not start but is expected to be on the bench and manager Harry Redknapp says he “could get 20 minutes”. Nico Kranjcar and Vedran Corluka (both ankle) are both still out but Ledley King has a chance of returning and Jermaine Jenas has recovered from a virus.
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Sir Alex Ferguson speaking after United’s victory over Manchester City….
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