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Ferguson plans to rotate United squad
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson intends to heavily rotate his squad during a crucial week for the club. Ferguson’s men face Champions League-chasing Everton at Old Trafford on Sunday before a Champions League last-16 clash against Real Madrid. And the Scot says he must place his full trust in his players in order to [...]
Ferguson worried about Old Trafford pitch
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed the club will not replace the deteriorating Old Trafford pitch until the summer. The state of the playing surface came under scrutiny during the Premier League leaders’ 2-1 victory over Southampton on Wednesday, with the 71-year-old Glaswegian conceding it was a hindrance. But after taking advice off [...]
Evans, Young still out for Fulham tie
Alex Feguson says Johnny Evans and Ashley Young will both miss Manchester United’s FA Cup fourth-round tie with Fulham on Saturday. Centre-back Evans and forward Young joined the squad during their warm weather training camp in Qatar last week, but they will not be ready in time for the Cup match at Old Trafford. “Jonny [...]
Premier League preview: Manchester United v Liverpool
In one of English football biggest rivalries, Manchester United will host Liverpool in the North-West derby on Sunday. The fixture has become more explosive over the past few meetings after the alleged racial abuse directed at United captain Patrice Evra by Liverpool talisman Luis Suarez. The Uruguayan was banned for eight matches after the October [...]
Manchester United´s Buttner set for loan move
Manchester United are reportedly set to allow left-back Alexander Buttner a summer loan move to increase his first-team experience. The 23-year-old, who moved to Old Trafford from Vitesse before the start of the season, has been understudy to Patrice Evra this term, making only one league start under Sir Alex Ferguson, in which he scored [...]
Premier League preview: Wigan v Manchester United
Premier League leaders Manchester United will look to continue their winning ways when they travel to Wigan Athletic on Tuesday. United are seven points clear of defending champions Manchester City and unbeaten in eight matches since a shock 1-0 loss to Norwich City in November. Sir Alex Ferguson’s men ended 2012 on a high with [...]
Premier League preview: Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion
Manchester United showed that even when not at full flight they are capable of winning some of the most remarkable matches in football. United trailed three times at home to Newcastle on Boxing Day but claimed a stunning 4-3 victory courtesy of Javier Hernandez’s 90th-minute goal. The Red Devils were far from their best, struggling [...]
Premier League preview: Manchester United v Newcastle
Manchester United will look to bounce back from their slip-up at Swansea when they host Newcastle United on Boxing Day. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side were held to a 1-1 draw in Wales on Sunday, a result that saw them move four points clear of title rivals Manchester City at the top of the table. But [...]
Premier League preview: Swansea v Manchester United
Manchester United will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the English Premier League when they visit Swansea on Sunday. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side have swept all before them so far this term and head into the festive season with a six-point buffer ahead of second-placed Manchester City. United’s 3-2 win over [...]
Ferguson looks to Rooney to score
Sir Alex Ferguson says he wants Wayne Rooney to score more goals, despite praising his work rate for Manchester United this season. Rooney has notched just three goals in 12 games this term but is joint-third in the assists charts with six – the same amount as Chelsea playmaker Juan Mata. While Ferguson is delighted [...]
Premier League preview: Reading v Manchester United
Manchester United head to Reading on Saturday hoping to maintain their momentum as the busy Christmas and New Year period looms. Having fought out a 1-0 win over West Ham on Wednesday to notch their second consecutive English Premier League victory, United face seven games up until January 2 in what could be a crucial [...]
Ferguson rewards Anderson cameo
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Anderson will start against West Ham on Wednesday following a strong display against QPR. Brazilian Anderson came from the bench on the hour mark and helped the Red Devils come from behind to post a 3-1 victory over the struggling London side on Saturday. In recognition of the [...]
Ronaldo backing United for title
Cristiano Ronaldo is backing his former side Manchester United to win the Premier League trophy this season. Manchester City won the title on the final day last season with an injury-time winner over QPR in May but Ronaldo, who spent six years at Old Trafford winning three Premier League titles, does not think the champions [...]
Premier League preview: Manchester United v QPR
Manchester United will be looking to bounce back from their shock loss to Norwich when they host QPR in the Premier League on Saturday. United lost top spot to cross-town rivals Manchester City last week when they suffered a surprising 1-0 defeat at Norwich. That loss broke a run of five consecutive wins in the [...]
Welbeck´s time will come, says Ferguson
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Danny Welbeck‘s future will be as a centre-forward. But Ferguson has urged the 21-year-old to be patient following the form of the club’s other attackers. With the arrival of Robin van Persie and the form of Javier Hernandez, to add to the attacking talents of Wayne Rooney, [...]
Premier League preview: Norwich v Manchester United
Norwich City will be out to beat Manchester United for the first time in seven years when the teams meet at Carrow Road on Saturday. The East Anglian club have not defeated United since 2005, when goals from Dean Ashton and Leon McKenzie handed the home side an unlikely 2-0 win. Norwich were relegated to [...]
Champions League Group H Preview: Manchester United on track to progress
Manchester United can book a berth in the knockout phase, while CFR Cluj play host to Galatasaray in the Champions League on Wednesday. United have a perfect record in Group H with three wins from as many matches and could secure their place in the next stage when they travel to take on Sporting Braga. [...]
Premier League preview: Manchester United v Arsenal
Robin van Persie could return to haunt his former side when Arsenal make the trip to Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday. The former Gunner has transferred much of his goal scoring prowess to the Red Devils this term with seven in nine league games and will be afforded protection from the baying [...]
Solskjaer tips Forren for Old Trafford
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Molde FK centre-back Vegard Forren is good enough to play for his former club. Solskjaer, the Manchester United legend and Molde FK manager, led the Norwegian side to their maiden league title last season, generating a great deal of speculation about his own future and whether a return to England could [...]
Rooney: We can´t concede early
Wayne Rooney has warned his Manchester United team-mates they cannot afford to concede an early goal against Chelsea on Sunday. Chelsea recruited Oscar and Eden Hazard in the off-season for a combined fee of almost 60 million pounds, joining Juan Mata in attack playing just behind Fernando Torres – and the combination has proved to [...]
Premier League preview: Chelsea v Manchester United
League leaders Chelsea host Manchester United on Sunday in a clash that could have a major bearing on the outcome of the title race. Chelsea have won seven of their opening eight matches to establish themselves as the team to beat in the English Premier League, despite their shaky form in the Champions League. The [...]
Champions League Group H preview: Braga go to Old Trafford
Manchester United play host to Sporting Braga, while CFR Cluj take on Galatasaray in Group H of the Champions League on Tuesday. While Braga are undefeated in their past five matches against English opposition, United are hot favourites to continue their perfect start to the competition at Old Trafford. United, who failed to reach the [...]
Rooney’s Manchester United side face a tricky home clash with Stoke
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright said Wayne Rooney will be remembered alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Wright believes the 26-year-old forward has yet to reach his full potential, but must perform at an international tournament to cement his status. He told Absolute Radio: “I think he’s still got plenty of time to [...]
Premier League preview: Manchester United v Stoke City
Stoke City will look for their first victory against Manchester United in 28 years when the two sides meet at Old Trafford on Saturday. United have won eight of the last nine meetings between the sides, scoring 24 goals and restricting Stoke to just two in the process. Stoke City midfielder Steven N’Zonzi, who was [...]
UEFA Champions League Group H preview: Cluj await United test
Manchester United travel to Romania to play Cluj in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, as Braga face an intimidating trip to Galatasaray. United will be looking to bounce back from a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday, their first home loss against Spurs for 23 years. [...]
Premier League preview: Manchester United v Tottenham
Anders Lindegaard looms as a likely starter when Manchester United’s take on Tottenham as Alex Ferguson continues to rotate his goalkeepers. Lindegaard has played in the last three English Premier League matches, while young Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea was selected in Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Newcastle United in the League Cup on Wednesday, [...]
Mourinho aims to emulate Ferguson
Jose Mourinho hopes he can remain a top-level coach for more than 20 more years, emulating Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson. The Scottish manager remains in charge at Old Trafford as a 70-year-old while the Real Madrid boss is comparatively young as he approaches his 50th birthday in January. Mourinho insists his love of the [...]
Premier League preview: Liverpool v Manchester United
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson wants his forwards to improve against Liverpool after a poor performance in the Champions League. Ferguson named Robin Van Persie up front in Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Galatasaray, while both Javier Hernandez and Danny Welbeck came off the bench late in the second half, but despite 18 shots for [...]
UEFA Champions League Group H preview: United feel the heat
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson wants to avoid another embarrassing early Champions League exit starting on Wednesday. The Red Devils take on Turkish champions Galatasaray at Old Trafford first up in Group H but will be on notice after failing to make it out of a relatively ‘soft’ group last year that included Benfica, [...]
Lampard wary of Juventus threat
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has expressed his respect for the club’s upcoming Champions League opponents Juventus. The Blues face the Serie A champions on Wednesday at Stamford Bridge hoping to get their European campaign off to the perfect start. However, the 34-year-old admits it will be a tough ask to beat a side who did [...]
Rooney keen to finish career at United
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has underlined his commitment to the club, insisting he will stay as long as he is wanted. The 26-year-old is currently sidelined for up to four weeks after sustaining a deep gash in his leg while appearing as a substitute during their 3-2 win over Fulham in the English Premier [...]
Manchester United call for EPL spending controls
Manchester United want greater financial controls to be imposed on English Premier League clubs, according to Wigan chairman Dave Whelan. The plans, which are reported to be similar to the measures taken by UEFA with their Financial Fair Play (FFP) scheme, will be discussed further at a meeting on Thursday. Whelan has suggested United’s motivation [...]
United sign Chilean striker
Manchester United have signed striker Angelo Henriquez from Universidad de Chile for an undisclosed fee. The 18-year old forward has been on United’s radar for a while, with a first option agreement between the clubs in place for some time. Sir Alex Ferguson is delighted to have secured one of the hottest talents in South [...]
Owen aims to keep Premier League dream alive
Michael Owen has set his sights on joining a Premier League club by the end of transfer deadline day. The former Liverpool and Manchester United striker has revealed he has shunned approaches from two European teams. Owen was released by United at the end of last season after making four appearances in another injury-hit season, [...]
Premier League preview: Southampton v Manchester United
Southampton have been dealt a harsh reality check upon their return to the Premier League with respite unlikely ahead of Manchester United’s visit. Nigel Adkins’ side came up empty handed in an entertaining 3-2 loss to champions Manchester City on the opening weekend and were made to pay for some lacklustre finishing in a 2-0 [...]
Hernandez happy to learn from Van Persie
Javier Hernandez is looking forward to working with Robin van Persie, insisting the competition for places is healthy for Manchester United. The Red Devils paid 24 million pounds to bring the Dutch forward to Old Trafford, after the former Arsenal man, who netted 30 league goals for the Gunners last season, expressed a desire to [...]
Premier League preview: Manchester United v Fulham
Fulham’s opening-day hero Mladen Petric has warned they cannot win 5-0 every week as the Londoners prepare for a trip to Manchester United. Petric scored twice and set up another goal in Saturday’s rout of Norwich, his first league match for Fulham after joining from Hamburg in June. Despite his heroics, the Croatian striker was [...]
Jagielka salutes ´unplayable´ Fellaini
Phil Jagielka hailed Marouane Fellaini after Everton got their season off to a superb start with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United. The midfielder was excellent in a deserved win for the Toffees at Goodison Park, scoring the only goal of the game in the second half with a fierce header, and his performance thoroughly [...]
Man Utd announce Bwin partnership
English Premier League giants Manchester United have announced a partnership with European bookmakers bwin. The company, who also sponsor Real Madrid’s playing kit, will integrate their services with United’s official website and provide betting opportunities to fans at Old Trafford. Norbert Teufelberger, co-CEO of bwin’s parent company bwin.party, told the club’s website: “Manchester United is [...]
Rooney on track for Everton opener
Wayne Rooney is is confident he will be ready for the start of the new season with Manchester United. The 26-year-old made his first pre-season appearance in the Red Devils’ goalless draw against Valerenga at the weekend and is looking to build up his match sharpness before the club open their Premier League campaign against [...]
Kompany talks up van Persie
Vincent Kompany has hailed Manchester City target Robin van Persie, claiming he would be an ‘incredible addition’ to the squad. The want-away Arsenal captain has been linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium after revealing he would not extend his contract and then refusing to take part in the Gunners’ pre-season tour of Asia. [...]
Pompey facing liquidation
Portsmouth administrator Trevor Birch has warned that he will have no option but to close the club down on 10th August unless a deal can be reached with the club’s highest earners. Pompey are desperately trying to slash their wage bill but are being hampered by the stance of a number of senior players. [...]
Wenger concedes van Persie could leave
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has hinted for the first time that the club could sell star striker Robin van Persie. Wenger has seemingly gone back on his initial stance, admitting that the much-coveted striker could depart north London amid interest from Manchester United and City Arsenal had previously been on confident the Dutchman would stay [...]
Wenger calls for Arsenal unity
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says the club’s pre-season tour of Asia will boost morale despite the potential departure of Robin van Persie. The Gunners have travelled to Kuala Lumpur to face a Malaysian 11, and will then move on to Hong Kong and China for further fixtures against Manchester City and Kitchee SC. Club captain [...]
Rafael wants Lucas Moura to join United
Manchester United defender Rafael says he has told Sao Paulo midfielder Lucas Moura he should join him at Old Trafford. The playmaker has been strongly linked with a move to United in recent weeks, and after having a bid of 27 million pounds rejected, Goal.com exclusively revealed plans to make an improved offer of 32 million for [...]
Ferguson claims van Persie interest
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed he is interested in signing Robin van Persie from Arsenal. The Gunners captain has already pulled out of his club’s pre-season tour of Asia in the hope of forcing a move away as the battle over his future continues. Premier League champions Manchester City are believed to [...]
United complete Kagawa signing
Manchester United have announced the signing of Shinji Kagawa on a four-year deal. The Old Trafford side announced earlier this month that they had reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund over the transfer of Kagawa. United have now announced that the Japanese international has passed a medical and obtained a UK work permit. Sir Alex [...]
Berbatov signals United departure
Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov is upset over his treatment at Old Trafford and has confirmed he is looking to leave the club. The former Tottenham man was brought to the club four years ago, but has struggled to earn a regular place in the team in recent times. Despite finishing the 2010/11 season as [...]
Ferguson warning over Ferdinand
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson fears that Rio Ferdinand will miss Euro 2012 through injury. England’s veteran defender has been plagued by a back problem this season and the fitness concern has thrown his tournament selection into doubt. The 33-year-old may also miss out on the squad if he is unwilling to play alongside [...]
Ferguson: Defence key to City success
Sir Alex Ferguson said Manchester United could learn something from City’s defensive tactics. Ferguson suggested that if United had played more cautiously at the end of games like City do, then they, not their rivals, could be on the brink of claiming the Premier League title. United twice let a two-goal lead slip against Everton [...]
Ferguson hoping for QPR upset
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Queens Park Rangers to upset Manchester City next week to hand his side the title. Speaking after United’s 2-0 win over Swansea on Sunday, Ferguson argued that QPR’s manager Mark Hughes would be keen to spoil City’s title chances after being replaced as manager by Roberto Mancini [...]
Premier League preview: Manchester City v Manchester United
Manchester City can move to the top of the English Premier League with two games to play if they defeat rivals Manchester United on Monday. The title race looked over on April 8, when United defeated Queens Park Rangers 2-0 and City lost at the Emirates Stadium, going down 1-0 to Arsenal. That meant Sir [...]
Premier League preview: Manchester Utd v Everton
All eyes will be on Manchester United when they host Everton on Sunday, as the Premier League title race reaches its climax. United can continue their charge to back-to-back titles with a win over David Moyes’ men, but anything other than victory could leave Manchester City within striking range of the champions ahead of their [...]
Premier League preview: Wolves v Manchester United
It will be a battle of second-bottom versus top when Wolverhampton host Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. United have gained the upper hand on rivals Manchester City in the title race, taking top place after defeating West Brom while Roberto Mancini’s side slipped up at Swansea. Terry Connor’s Wolves meanwhile are in [...]
Premier League preview: Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion
Manchester United will hope to forget their Europa League defeat to Athletic Bilbao when they host West Bromwich Albion on Sunday. United went down 3-2 at home to Spanish club Athletic in the Europa League round-of-16 on Thursday. The English Premier League champions were largely outplayed by the visitors to Old Trafford, and needed a [...]
Premier League preview: Tottenham v Manchester United
Manchester United can all but end Tottenham’s slim English Premier League title chances when the two sides meet on Sunday. Sir Alex Ferguson’s men travel to White Hart Lane to take on a Tottenham team undoubtedly hurting after a 5-2 thrashing at the hands of north London rivals Arsenal last time out. The loss left [...]
Ferguson hangs hopes on Spurs clash
Sir Alex Ferguson has billed Manchester United’s clash against Tottenham at the weekend as ‘massive’ for his side. United travel to White Hart Lane on Sunday having picked up 13 points from their last five games, which included trips to Arsenal and Chelsea as well as a clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford. Speaking to Inside [...]
Premier League preview: Norwich v Manchester United
Norwich will be hoping their new-found defensive potency can see them shock Manchester United on Sunday and put pressure on Liverpool. Norwich failed to keep a team scoreless this season until their home game against Chelsea on January 21, which ended 0-0, and they made it two clean sheets in a row with a 2-0 [...]
Ferguson hails ´amazing´ Giggs
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has described veteran Ryan Giggs as “amazing” and says the Welshman’s performances defy his age. Ferguson was full of praise for 38-year-old Giggs as his team prepare for their Europa League round-of-32 second-leg against Eredivisie side Ajax at Old Trafford on Thursday, holding a 2-0 aggregate lead. Giggs, who [...]
Europa League preview: Manchester clubs in box seat to progress
Manchester United and Manchester City are well-placed to reach the Europa League last 16 ahead of this week’s round-of-32 second legs. English Premier League champions United defeated Ajax 2-0 away from home last Thursday, and it will take a major surprise in the return fixture for Sir Alex Ferguson’s experienced European campaigners not to progress. [...]
Europa League wrap: United, Valencia take charge
Manchester United started their Europa League campaign with a 2-0 defeat of Ajax Amsterdam on Thursday, while Valencia won 1-0 at Stoke. Ajax dominated the first 45 minutes but Ashley Young and Javier Hernandez scored the goals for the visitors in a much-improved second half. Alex Ferguson’s men opened the scoring in the 59th minute. [...]
Europa League preview: New challenge for Manchester clubs
Manchester United’s bid to win the Europa League begins in the Netherlands on Thursday when they travel to Ajax Amsterdam. Last season’s Champions League finalists failed to make it out of Group C after an embarrassing 2-1 loss at FC Basel of Switzerland on the final match-day. Ajax were unlucky to miss out on the [...]
Premier League preview: Manchester United v Liverpool
The two most successful teams in English football history clash on Saturday when Manchester United host Liverpool at Old Trafford. The list of honours the clubs have accumulated is staggering – with 37 English top-flight titles, 18 FA cups, 11 league cups and eight Champions League trophies between them, making it a genuine clash of [...]
Ferguson urges tough action on racism
Sir Alex Ferguson has called for ‘hard and firm’ action on any forms of racism following a recent spate of incidents. Liverpool’s Luis Suarez was recently found guilty of racially abusing United defender Patrice Evra, which resulted in the Uruguayan being handed an eight-game ban. Chelsea’s John Terry is scheduled to face the same charges [...]
Redknapp awaits tax trial verdict
From dugout to dock. And back again. That has been the routine for Harry Redknapp during his tax evasion trial, which entered its 12th and probably final day on Tuesday. Even that schedule was interrupted by the technical failure suffered to the plane that was due to take Redknapp and Tottenham directors and officials to [...]
Hughes weighing up Barton Twitter ban
QPR boss Mark Hughes said he is contemplating banning Joey Barton from Twitter after the midfielder’s rant about John Terry’s court case. The former Manchester City and Newcastle man has often been prone to controversy but, since getting himself online with Twitter, he has gained an even wider audience. His views are currently published to [...]
Premier League: Chelsea 3 Manchester United 3
Two penalties from Wayne Rooney brought Manchester United back from the dead to draw 3-3 with Chelsea in a thriller at Stamford Bridge. The hosts were riding high on a three-goal lead shortly before the hour mark, with an own goal from Jonny Evans and a David Luiz header either side of a Juan Mata [...]
Premier League preview: Chelsea v Manchester United
Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata believes Sunday’s English Premier League clash against Manchester United can define his club’s season. Mata, who joined Chelsea for 23.5 million pounds from Valencia in the off-season, has been one of his side’s rare shining lights in a season in which they trail co-leaders Manchester City and United by 12 points. [...]
Ferguson praises patient United
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was pleased after his side moved to within goal difference of Manchester City on Tuesday. Ferguson’s side defeated Stoke City 2-0 thanks to penalties from Javier Hernandez and Dimitar Berbatov while City were defeated 1-0 at Everton. Those results saw last season’s league winners equal City on points, with [...]
Premier League preview: Manchester United v Stoke
Manchester United will look to rebound from their FA Cup loss to Liverpool when they meet Stoke City in the English Premier League. After a 2-1 loss to Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday, United host Stoke on Tuesday ahead of two big league clashes. A trip to Stamford Bridge to meet Chelsea follows, before a [...]
MK Dons sign Smith
Milton Keynes Dons have signed Newcastle United midfielder Alan Smith on loan until the end of the season. The former Leeds and Manchester United player has featured in just two games for the Magpies this campaign and he becomes manager Karl Robinson’s first signing in the January transfer window for the Dons. Robinson had revealed [...]
Dalglish calls on fans, players to behave
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish wants his players to ignore the ‘sideshow’ in Saturday’s FA Cup clash with Manchester United. United defender Patrice Evra – who was the subject of Luis Suarez’s eight-match ban for using racist language earlier in the season – is set to captain the reigning Premier League champions at Anfield. Liverpool fans [...]
Scholes, Neville share top award
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has paid tribute to Paul Scholes after they were honoured by the Football Writers’ Association. The duo, who are the first double recipients of the tribute award, was also praised by Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Neville said it had been a pleasure to have played in the [...]
Premier League preview: Arsenal v Manchester United
Successive English Premier League defeats could hardly be worse preparation for Arsenal as they tackle nemesis Manchester United. The visit of Sir Alex Ferguson’s United to the Emirates Stadium would ordinarily offer Arsene Wenger and Arsenal the chance to claim bragging rights over their bitter title rivals from the late 1990s and early 2000s. But [...]
Redknapp hoping to hold onto Adebayor
Harry Redknapp admits Tottenham will have to offer Emmanuel Adebayor a good deal to stay at the club on a permanent basis. Adebayor is on loan at Spurs for the entire season and has so far scored nine times in 19 Premier League matches as the north Londoners have closed in on the summit of [...]
Ferdinand denies injury fears
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has scoffed at suggestions he is injured. Reports had suggested the 33-year-old could be sidelined for vital Premier League trip to Arsenal on Sunday after suffering concussion in the 3-0 win against Bolton. However, the England intentional has taken to Twitter to deny claims he will not be available for [...]
Premier League wrap: United level with City
Manchester United moved level on points with local rivals City at the top of the Premier League after a 3-0 win over Bolton Wanderers. United had the chance to go ahead early in the first half but Wayne Rooney saw his penalty saved by Adam Bogdan in the Bolton goal. Paul Scholes opened the scoring [...]
Premier League preview: Manchester United v Bolton
Manchester United welcome lowly Bolton to Old Trafford as they aim to return to winning ways in the Premier League. Sir Alex Ferguson’s men have suffered consecutive league defeats – at the hands of Blackburn and Newcastle United respectively – to slip three points behind fierce rivals Manchester City. But after managing a 3-2 win [...]
Vidic stunned at Scholes signing
Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has expressed his surprise at Paul Scholes’ decision to come out of retirement. The 37-year old midfielder retired at the end of the 2010-11 season, but began his comeback – which is set to last until the end of the season – for United in their 3-2 victory over rivals [...]
United at Anfield in FA Cup fourth round
Liverpool will host Manchester United in the pick of the fourth round ties in the FA Cup. The clash at Anfield will be a repeat of last year’s third round clash, in which Ryan Giggs gave United a 1-0 home win. That match was Kenny Dalglish’s first in charge of Liverpool and was feisty as [...]
FA Cup wrap: United beat City in thriller
Manchester United held off City’s spirited, 10-man fight-back to move into the fourth round of the FA Cup. A brace from Wayne Rooney with a tremendous volley by Danny Welbeck sent the visitors into a stunning 3-0 lead in the first half, with City captain Vincent Kompany sent off for a challenge on Nani. But [...]
Manchester rivals brace for glamour tie
Manchester United will be looking to move on after back-to-back defeats when they play Manchester City in the FA Cup on Sunday. Holders City will be without the Toure brothers, Yaya and Kolo, as they join the Ivory Coast team in preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations. United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will also [...]
Rooney exit reports denied
Manchester United and Wayne Rooney have issued a joint statement denying reports the England striker is set to leave the club. The Independent is set to release a front-page story on Saturday which claims United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to let Rooney leave the club, although full details of the contents of the report are [...]
Mancini: FA Cup success vital to City
Roberto Mancini claims Manchester City’s win in the FA Cup last season was vital for the club, and hopes it will be a springboard for further success. City face Manchester United in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium, in a repeat fixture of last year’s semi-final at Wembley, [...]
Premier League preview: Newcastle v Manchester United
Newcastle host Manchester United on Wednesday with both sides hoping to bounce back from bad losses. Alan Pardew’s men could have climbed to sixth with a win over Liverpool but they succumbed to a 3-1 defeat at Anfield last start, while the Red Devils were stunned 3-2 by Blackburn at Old Trafford in the biggest [...]
Premier League preview: Manchester United v Blackburn
Now level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City, Manchester United host Blackburn on Saturday keen to score a big win. City lead United on goal difference after Roberto Mancini’s side dropped points in a goalless draw at West Bromwich Albion on Monday, and Sir Alex Ferguson will be pressing his squad for a [...]
No January transfer ´on the horizon´ for Ferguson´s United
Alex Ferguson says he will not buy ‘just on a whim’ in January’s transfer window, despite Manchester United’s growing injury list. The 69-year-old – a critic of signing players mid-season – insists he will only delve into European winter transfer window if a long-term target becomes available, and will avoid making any quick-fix signings. Ferguson [...]
Premier League preview: Manchester United v Wigan
Manchester United will look to build on their title push with a Boxing Day bounty when they host Wigan at Old Trafford on Monday. United have bounced back from their Champions League exit in emphatic fashion, winning their last three English Premier League matches – the latest of which, on Wednesday, was a 5-0 hammering [...]
Ferguson hails ´superb´ United
Sir Alex Ferguson was effusive in his praise of his team after Manchester United gave Fulham a 5-0 hiding at Craven Cottage. United continued to keep pace with Manchester City as goals from Danny Welbeck, Nani and Ryan Giggs in the first half settled the game before Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov wrapped things up [...]
United denied more tickets for City date
Manchester United have lost the fight to increase their ticket allocation from Manchester City, ahead of their FA Cup clash in January. The two Manchester clubs were drawn against each other in the third round of the competition, with the tie scheduled for January 8 at City’s Etihad Stadium. The Premier League champions have complained [...]
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