Sir Alex Ferguson admitted the 1-1 home draw to Newcastle was a fair result.
The Reds were missing eight established first-team players for various reasons but Ferguson refused to use that as an excuse.

Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez has backed Newcastle United's capture of his Argentina teammates Jonas Gutierrez and Fabricio Coloccini.

"Coloccini and Jonas are two excellent signings for Newcastle," Tevez told the Sunday Sun. "As Argentinians, I know them well, and I believe the pair of them will be great to watch in England.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is expecting 'big things' from Carlos Tevez in his second season at Old Trafford. The Old Trafford chief is confident that Tevez can enjoy an even more productive year after improving his fitness levels.

Rio Ferdinand expects Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson to buy a new striker to compliment Wayne Rooney this season.

"I know the manager wants to see Wayne playing in his more accustomed position, just off the front," said Ferdinand.

"Maybe that will happen if we sign a striker and then you'll see how dangerous he can be."

Manchester United defeated Portsmouth 2-0 in their big Nigeria friendly last night.
Chris Eagles and Carlos Tevez did the damage for the English and European champions in Sunday night's friendly against the FA Cup winners.

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Wayne Rooney has again urged Manchester United to sign permanently teammate Carlos Tevez.

"It is crucial to get him signed and I am sure that will happen," said Rooney. "Carlos loves playing here, he's enjoying it so I don't see why it will be a problem."

Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez admits he's knackered.

The Argentina international has played 47 games for United since joining from West Ham in August, netting 19 goals as he helped fire the team to the brink of a league and Champions League double.

However, Tevez admits his tiredness could see him sit out his side's World Cup qualifier against old enemies Brazil, on June 18.

Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes the current team are on the brink of a golden era for the club.

Manchester United ace Carlos Tevez insists he wants to play for Argentina in June's World Cup qualifier against Brazil.