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Salford City boss Bernard Morley insists his second-placed side are prepared for a war in their title-contenders battle at Ashton United on Saturday.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has quashed fears over his team’s recent lack of goal-scoring efficacy.

Bury boss David Flitcroft insists that his side is ready for a crucial run of four games in ten days, which includes a third round FA Cup replay, but starts with a visit from high-flying Walsall.

Wigan manager Gary Caldwell will be looking for a quick-fire reaction from his players as they welcome in-form Chesterfield to the DW Stadium this weekend.

Manchester Phoenix hope to beat Swindon Wildcats for the second time in a week as they face two away fixtures this weekend.

Sale Sharks return from a week of R&R tonight to face Pau at the French side’s home, Stade de Hameau in the Challenge Cup.

Bolton Wanderers midfielder Liam Trotter has insisted that his teammates still believe they can survive relegation ahead of tomorrow’s trip to face Nottingham Forest.

Returning Oldham Athletic manager John Sheridan is confident he can keep the Latics in League One despite describing his second spell at Boundary Park as his toughest test yet.

Manuel Pellegrini believes Manchester City were unlucky to draw 0-0 against Everton and that the referee denied his side a clear penalty.

After just four months, 20 games and three victories, David Dunn’s career as Oldham Athletic manager never really got off the ground.

Louis van Gaal says Manchester United’s 3-3 draw with Newcastle United on Tuesday night felt like a defeat.