Soccer Extreme : Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will urge Old Trafford fans to end their sick chants against Arsenal's Arsene Wenger.United are so embarrassed by the nature of the songs Ferguson has decided to take the matter into his own hands to back the man he used to regard as a sworn enemy, says the Guardian.
The two managers share a cordial relationship these days and Ferguson believes the abuse the Frenchman has suffered at Old Trafford over the years goes beyond any legitimate form of terrace humour.
Ferguson will write about the subject in his programme notes for Arsenal's visit on Monday night, imploring fans not to let down the club and pointing out that they should be backing their own team rather than abusing the opposition manager. He will also appeal for an end to the offensive chants during television and radio interviews before the game between the Premier League's top two teams. (tribal)