Man Utd target autograph hunters

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson offered his apologies for the ban

Manchester United have imposed a ban on their players signing autographs for fans at the team's training ground.

The United manager Sir Alex Ferguson announced the ban in the match day programme for the Blackburn match, which United won 2-1.

"I offer apologies to fans who come to the Carrington training ground looking for autographs," said Ferguson.

"The problem is that we have had too many opportunists selling on signed merchandise. They are not fans at all."

Five years ago, United imposed a similar ban, which was aimed at dealers in football memorabilia

Liverpool 1-1 Man City

Torres did his best to inspire the Reds but ultimately failed



Liverpool's title hopes were dealt a severe blow as they were held to a draw by Manchester City at Anfield.

City broke the deadlock when former Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy's shot was deflected in off Alvaro Arbeloa.

A poor Liverpool had rarely threatened but levelled when Dirk Kuyt poked home after a Yossi Benayoun cross.

Shay Given saved a powerful Benayoun strike in a frantic finish but the Reds failed to get a winner and trail Manchester United by seven points.

Liverpool have now drawn six and won seven at home, while United have drawn just one and won 12 at Old Trafford.

It is a telling statistic, revealing the story of Liverpool's failure to break down visitors to Anfield and, with Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso missing, their lack of squad strength and creativity compared to United's was also highlighted.

The gravity of Liverpool's situation was hard to tell from the majority of their play as they struggled to find any sort of rhythm or fluency.

City have won just once away from home in the league this season but were looking comfortable from the start and should have taken the lead through Stephen Ireland.

He had intercepted a stray Javier Mascherano pass and released Robinho on the right with a long diagonal ball before making a run into the Liverpool box.

The Brazilian found Ireland at the far post but the City midfielder's shot lacked conviction as he tamely sidefooted straight at keeper Jose Reina.

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