Manuel Pellegrini’s side were last men standing in May after Brendan Rodgers’ surprise package Liverpool and Jose Mourinho’s Blues faltered, letting the Chilean pick up the trophy at the first attempt

Bolton Wanderers need to start taking their chances if they are to turn around their abject start to the season, admits manager Dougie Freedman.

More than £6,000 has been raised for a veteran’s charity through the sale of limited edition military style Bolton Wanderers shirts.

Results so far in the season have not gone Wigan’s way and tonight Rosler wants energy, pace and grit from his players against the former European champions, currently second in the Championship table.

United failed to qualify for either guise of European competition with a seventh-placed league finish last season.

Despite plenty of promise and possession Wigan were again unable to produce goals this weekend, losing 2-0 to Bournemouth

Under-fire Bolton manager Dougie Freedman has accepted responsibility for his side’s insipid performance in their 2-0 home loss to Derby County on Saturday, leaving the team with one league win in nine so far.

Manuel Pellegrini has vowed Manchester City cannot let Chelsea escape at the top of the Premier League if they want to topple Jose Mourinho’s empire – ahead of a visit from Roma.

The 31-year-old netted his first goal of the season when United were mauled 5-3 by Leicester last Sunday

Pellegrini was keen to capitalise on the 7-0 thrashing of Sheffield Wednesday in the Capital One Cup earlier this week with another emphatic victory

Hyde FC are looking to feed off their memorable first win of the season when they come up against Marine in the FA Cup Second Round Qualifying at Ewen Fields.