Fergie warning for Hammers

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has told West Ham that he will be doing them no favours on Sunday.

The Red Devils face The Hammers at Old Trafford in the final game of the season and many expected United to field a weakened team, with the FA Cup final in mind.

However, despite naming a second-string side against Chelsea on Wednesday - Ferguson will not be doing the same on Sunday.

Although good friends with West Ham boss Alan Curbishley, Ferguson admits he cannot play a weakened team because it would be disrespectful to the other relegation threatened sides at the bottom.

A West Ham win would guarantee their survival in the Premiership, but if they get beat - they would need Sheffield United to deny Wigan victory at Bramall Lane.

"We have to respect the position of the other teams at the bottom," said Ferguson.

"Paul Jewell has done a fantastic job at Wigan, as has Neil Warnock at Sheffield United. I cannot be putting a team on the pitch that disrespects those teams.

"We also have our own reputation to think about, so although I am a great friend of Alan Curbishley, he understands the position I am in and knows I will be playing my strongest team on Sunday."