Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes Chris Hughton has it easy in his caretaker job at Newcastle United.

"I don't think there's any pressure on Chris at all," mused Ferguson ahead of tonight's game at St James' Park. "He knows full well, he's a stand-in until Joe gets back - or if Joe gets back.

"The pressure is on Newcastle's players. They have to win games, they have to get points from somewhere."