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The Manchester derby, with Paul Scholes a shock inclusion on the bench for United, kicks off a superb day of FA Cup third-round action, with Sheffield Wednesday v West Ham, Chelsea v Portsmouth and Peterborough v Sunderland to follow.

West Ham are warned that the Olympic Stadium does not need a football club playing there in order to survive after the Games.

Vice-chairman Karren Brady confirms West Ham still want to move to the Olympic Stadium after current negotiations break down.

An independent investigation into the decision to transfer the Olympic Stadium to West Ham concludes there is no need to re-open the bidding process.

Norwich host Stoke, Wolves play Fulham and Bolton take on Man City in Sunday's Premier League games, while West Ham meet Leeds and Middlesbrough clash with Birmingham in the Championship.

Cardiff travel to Sam Allardyce's West Ham in the Championship before Manchester City take on local rivals United in the Community Shield.

Kevin Nolan has completed his surprise move to relegated West Ham. The 28-year-old midfielder has left Newcastle for an undisclosed fee, believed to be up to A 4million, and agreed a five-year deal at Upton Park.

Newcastle skipper Kevin Nolan appears to be closing in on a move to West Ham after it emerged he is to undergo a medical with the London club.

West Ham's hunt for the man they will entrust to take them back to the Premier League could end on Wednesday, with Sam Allardyce thought to be close to taking the Upton Park reins.

West Ham co-owner David Gold insists the club will not be rushed into appointing a successor to Avram Grant.