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Manchester United Get a Child Prodigy!
One of the premier football clubs in English football, Manchester United recently won a long drawn battle after obtaining an international transfer certificate from Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) for 16-year old Paul Pogba. In case you are a Manchester United fanatic, you would not want to miss this piece of news!

Manchester United Target Antonio Valencia to Fill Cristiano Ronaldo Void
Manchester United have confirmed they intend to replace Cristiano Ronaldo with Antonio Valencia

Manchester United Accept £80m Cristiano Ronaldo Bid From Real Madrid
Manchester United have accepted an world record £80m bid for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid

Sporting Lisbon Hope to Lure Nani Back From Manchester United
The Portuguese club who sold the winger for £16m two years ago have initiated talks aimed at getting him back this summer

Real Madrid Set to Contact Manchester United Over Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid are poised to follow up the signing of Kaka with a world-record £75m bid for United's Portuguese star

CSKA Sofia Suing Manchester United for Berbatov Payment
The Bulgarian striker's first club has filed a claim with Fifa for a portion of his transfer fees

Benítez "missed the Boat" Over Dual-role Criticisms, Says United Chief Executive
The Manchester United chief executive David Gill has dismissed Rafael Benítez's concerns over his role at Old Trafford and with the Football Association

Be Grateful for Giggs, a Gift That Keeps on Giving
Rob Bagchi: Ryan Giggs' thrilling performance against Chelsea showed he still has plenty to offer before retiring

Did the Observer Inspire United's Controversial Corner?
Popular column featured idea behind the goal that never was last October

Wigan Will Be Harder to Beat Than Chelsea, Says Ferguson
United manager wary of complacency against in-form visitors after thrilling win over title challengers

Trendspotting
Manchester United versus Chelsea promises to be a high-intensity match that could catch out unwary bookings market punters

Riley Aids United Cause to Stoke Saints' Indignation
Manchester United comfortably saw off ten-man Southampton with the help of some controversial refereeing by Mike Riley

Ferguson Confident of Manchester United Legacy
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United have the staff in place to continue their reign of success after his retirement

Manchester United Enjoy Winning Return to League Action
Manchester United marked their return to action following their Japanese odyssey by taking three points off near neighbors Stoke, while Chelsea beat West Brom at home

Pundits Back Manchester United in Race for Premier League Title
Mikey Stafford: Tony Cottee, Joe Royle and David Pleat favour Manchester United over Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Aston Villa in the title race, but what do you think?

Injury Concerns for Manchester United Ahead of Trip to Aston Villa
Dimitar Berbatov and Wes Brown are both out of, and Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney are doubts for, Man Utd's match at Aston Villa

Ronaldo's Stroll is Hard Work for United
After dominating the match, Manchester United survived a late challenge by Hull City to finish 4-3 victors

Berbatov Double Leaves United in Control
Dimitar Berbatov scored twice as Manchester United ultimately outclassed Celtic 3-0 at Old Trafford

Berbatov Still Not Smiling Despite Breaking His Duck for United
Despite greeting his first goals for Manchester United with apparent indifference, Dimitar Berbatov wants to be integral for his new side

Serious Injury Ensures Gloomy End to United's Bright Night
Nani helped Manchester United to victory over Middlesbrough, but the match was marred by an horrific injury to Rodrigo Possebon

Pogatetz Sees Red for Lunge That Ends Possebon's Night
Nani helped Manchester United to victory over Middlesbrough, but the match was marred by a serious injury to Rodrigo Possebon

Chelsea Spirit Keeps Bridge Record Intact
Man Utd had victory within their grasp against Chelsea only for Salomon Kalou to frustrate them

Ronaldo Returns - and Rooney May Be Fall Guy
With Cristiano Ronaldo and Dimitar Berbatov fit to start against Chelsea, Wayne Rooney could miss out

United Bank on Ronaldo's Return to Restore Their Self-belief
Manchester United are lacking goals and look set to gamble on Cristiano Ronaldo's fitness

Necessity Hastens Fans' Forgiveness of Fallen Idol
Right now Manchester United need Cristiano Ronaldo much more than he probably wants to be a part of them

Ronaldo Back But Troubles Continue for Tepid United
Manchester United's indifferent form continued with a 0-0 draw against Villarreal in the Champions League

Manchester United's Carrick Out for Up to Six Weeks
Michael Carrick faces between four and six weeks on the sidelines with a broken bone in his foot

United's Concerns Go Deeper Than Just Bad Results
Manchester United lost to Liverpool, highlighting the difficulty they could have in taking the title for a third season in succession

Berbatov Brings Sharp Edge to Attacking Riches
Carlos Queiroz believes the addition of Berbatov will give Manchester United 'the most dangerous attack in all the world'

Gerrard and Torres Fit to Face United
Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres have both come through a training session ahead of Manchester United's visit to Anfield

UEFA Champions League - Manchester United to Repeat for 2009
Should 'Final four' 2008-2009 be read; Manchester United only?

United End Dong's Four-year Stay
Chinese forward Dong Fangzhou has left Manchester United after having his his contract terminated by mutual consent

United's Returning Stars Help Add to Super Focus
Owen Hargreaves is to come back from injury for Manchester United's European Super Cup final against Zenit St Petersburg

Berbatov on the Brink of £28m Transfer From Spurs to United
Manchester United are close to signing Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov for a huge fee

United Have Peaked, Says Bullish Terry
John Terry has stoked up the war of words with Manchester United ahead of the new league campaign

Emerging Manchester United Star Awarded £4.3m Damages for Career-ending Tackle
Ben Collett, Youth cup winner injured in first game for reserves, awarded record compensation package

Manchester United Player Gets £4.3m for Career-ending Tackle
'Negligent' tackle by Middlesbrough player broke Ben Collett's leg and cost him a professional contract

Footballer Gets £4.3m for Career-ending Tackle
Footballer awarded payout after "negligent" tackle cost him Manchester United contract

Bustling Tévez Shows United Are Ready for Business
Manchester United clinched the Community Shield on penalties after a drab affair at Wembley

Manchester United Take Wembley Spoils As Portsmouth Lose Their Nerve
Manchester United repeated their Moscow heroics by claiming the Community Shield with a penalty shoot-out win over Portsmouth

Manchester United: Rooney May Be Fit to Start Season
Sir Alex Ferguson says Wayne Rooney may make the Premier League opener

Manchester United: Ferguson Says Ronaldo at Old Trafford for Foreseeable Future
Sir Alex Ferguson says that Cristiano Ronaldo will be at Old Trafford for the foreseeable future

Manchester United in Row Over Photo Ban at Solskjaer Testimonial
Photographers and cameramen at a testimonial for Manchester United player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were barred from taking pictures of the player's children. By Stephen Brook

Real Madrid Coach Schuster 'respects' Ronaldo's Decision to Stay at Manchester United
Bernd Schuster believes it is a 'shame' that Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo has decided to stay in England, but has urged his club to put the matter behind them

Ferguson: We Don't Need to Make Signings
Sir Alex Ferguson has indicated that a lack of new names will not affect Manchester United's defence of their title

Ronaldo: I'm Staying at United
Cristiano Ronaldo has told a Portugese newspaper he wants to remain at Manchester United for at least another season

Manchester United Defender Evra Denies Fa Charge
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has denied the improper conduct charge leveled at him by the FA

United Must Keep European Cup If We Are to Be Considered Great, Says Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand says Manchester United must retain the Champions League to become a truly great team

Manchester United Forward Rooney Will Miss Season Start With Virus
Wayne Rooney is suffering from an illness picked up during Manchester United's friendly in Nigeria

Manchester United's Rooney Quizzed Over Spitting Allegation
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney has been questioned by police after allegedly spitting at a photographer

Tevez Repays Ferguson's Faith As United Breeze Past Pompey
Goals from Chris Eagles and Carlos Tevez saw a weakened Man Utd convincingly beat Portsmouth 2-1 in Nigeria

United Target India to Secure World Domination
David Gill says Manchester United plan to market the club's brand in India and may tour there next year

Manchester United's Evra Charged After Chelsea Steward Scrap
Manchester United's Patrice Evra has been charged with improper conduct after his altercation at Stamford Bridge

Ferguson Insists Manchester United Will Not Sell Ronaldo
Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo will not be sold but will be out for three months with an ankle injury

Injured Hargreaves Left By United
Manchester United left for their tour of Africa without Owen Hargreaves, who is suffering from a knee injury

Manchester United Manager Ferguson Sparks Further Berbatov Speculation
Sir Alex Ferguson says Manchester United have made a formal offer for a player, believed to be Dimitar Berbatov, who could enhance his side 'a great deal'

Blatter Says United Should Let Ronaldo Go to Real
Fifa president, Sepp Blatter, has said that it would be 'slavery' if Manchester United tried to prevent Ronaldo from joining Real Madrid

Thursday's Football Transfer Rumours: Paris Hilton to Manchester United?
Arshavin pursued by Arsenal | Portsmouth make final Crouch bid | Fulham interested in Kitson

United Face Up to Queiroz Doing National Service
Carlos Queiroz has indicated that he is willing to leave Manchester United if offered the job as manager of Portugal's national team

Portugal Target Queiroz As Successor to Scolari
Manchester United could be set to lose assistant manager Carlos Queiroz to the Portuguese national team

The History of Manchester United
The infamous soccer club, Manchester United, has a wonderful past that begins in the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway depot in the 1800s and continues to this day in Old Trafford stadium.

Cantona: 'i'll Be the Best Manager in the World'
Eric Cantona has declared his intention to manage Manchester United or England

Queiroz: United Know How to Love Ronaldo
The Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has spoken out in the Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga

United Insist Ronaldo is Not for Sale
Manchester United have again insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale after the player reiterated his desire to join Real Madrid

Manchester United Stand Firm and Insist Ronaldo is Not for Sale
Manchester United have again insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale after the player reiterated his desire to join Real Madrid

Manchester United's Champions League Sandwich Likely to Have Ferguson in a Rage
Manchester United face a treble of crucial games within a week early next season, a fact unlikely to please Sir Alex Ferguson

Premier League Fixtures: Manchester United to Kick Off at Home to Newcastle
Manchester United will begin the defence of their Premier League title at home to Newcastle on August 16

A United Front
The backbone of Manchester United's all-conquering team is a contradictory character. So which is the real Rio - the articulate future England captain, or the bling-loving prankster? Caspar Llewellyn Smith finds out

Ferguson and Queiroz Cleared of Improper Conduct
Manchester United's manager and his No2 will not face sanction despite their outbursts after last season's FA Cup defeat

United Rage Against Real As Battle Over Ronaldo's Future Gets Dirty
Manchester United have threatened to report Real Madrid to Fifa over their public courting of Cristiano Ronaldo

United May Report Madrid to Fifa Over Ronaldo
Manchester United have insisted they may report Real Madrid to FIFA over their public pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo

Queiroz in the Frame After Ferguson Sets His Old Trafford Departure Date
David Gill has said Carlos Queiroz will be a serious contender to replace Sir Alex Ferguson when he steps down

Le Dieu or the Holy Trinity? Which is Ferguson's Vintage Team?
Rob Smyth compares the Manchester United sides of 1994 and 1999 with the team that enjoyed victory in Moscow

Celebration a Quieter Affair for Grown Up Giggs
Champions League glory was an altogether more sedate affair for Ryan Giggs than nine years ago, writes Daniel Taylor

I Will Decide Next Week Whether I Stay or Go, Says Unsteady Ronaldo
Further procrastinating over Cristiano Ronaldo's future after the midfielder refused to confirm he would stay at Manchester United

Lampard Braced for Change As Chelsea Plan a New Era
There is an acceptance at Chelsea that a summer of upheaval will follow their Champions League final defeat by Manchester United

Capello to Give Weary Reds and Blues a Break
Fabio Capello seems likely to allow jaded Manchester United and Chelsea players to miss England's trip to Trinidad and Tobago

Parade Delayed
Manchester United still plan to parade the European Cup and the Champions League trophies despite being denied a ticker-tape homecoming

Last Night Was Thrilling Stuff But Not the Best Final Ever
Manchester United v Chelsea was my 20th successive European Cup final. How did it compare to the other 19?

'With the History of the Club We Deserved This Trophy'
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed he will stay at Manchester United following the team's Champions League victory

Final Twist Brings United Glory Again
Manchester United lifted the European Cup after beating Chelsea in a dramatic penalty shootout

Glory Belongs to Ferguson Again As United Hold Their Nerve on a Long Moscow Night
It was a glorious night for Manchester United as they beat Chelsea on penalties to win the European Cup

Man Utd v Chelsea - As It Happened!
Manchester United won the Champions League, beating Chelsea 6-5 on penalties in Moscow

Fans Stay Away From Champions League Final
Far fewer fans than expected have arrived in Moscow for tonight's Chelsea-Manchester United Champions League final

High Costs Threaten Chances of Sell-out Champions League Final
Far fewer fans than expected have arrived in Moscow for tonight's Chelsea-Manchester United Champions League final

Ronaldo Kills United's Dreams
A Ronaldo hat-trick ended Manchester United's Champions League hopes despite a thrilling 4-3 win over Real Madrid at Old Trafford.

Ferdinand Overcomes Boos Problem and Warms to the Cheers
Rio Ferdinand has gone from hated at home to Old Trafford favorite, he tells Daniel Taylor

50 Years Later
Half a century after the Munich air crash, and 40 years since they brought comfort to the bereaved with that Wembley win, Manchester United can provide another fitting epitaph, says Richard Williams

Shadow Man Saha Fears Painful Parting From United
Soccer: Louis Saha knows that his prolonged absences may force Manchester United to offload the French striker

Chelsea Beat United to the Punch for £16m Bosingwa
Chelsea have made long-time Manchester United target Jose Bosingwa their first signing of the summer

United Warn Ticketless Fans to Stay Away
Manchester United have warned fans that turned up to the game with Wigan without tickets not to repeat their behavior in Moscow

United Flattened By Late Sergio
Manchester United's chances of making further progress in this season's Champions League now look slim indeed. A goal from a substitute, Paulo Sergio, four minutes from the end brought Bayern Munich the victory which could well take the German champions to the semi-finals.

A Misspent Force
Manchester United did not deserve to win on Wednesday - and part of the problem was that Sir Alex Ferguson did not invest his considerable funds wisely.

Spain Takes Defeat on the Chin
Deportivo La Coruna striker Diego Tristan came under fire in the Spanish press today for his horror tackle on David Beckham during Manchester United's Champions League victory last night.

Last-day Catastrophe That Cost United the Title
The last time the top two sides were locked together was 40 years ago, and in that year Manchester United lost the title

Manchester United 4-1 West Ham
Soccer: Two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo helped send United three points clear at the top of the table

Man Utd 4-1 West Ham
Soccer: Manchester United look to stretch their lead over Chelsea by beating out-of-form West Ham at Old Trafford

Man Utd 3-1 West Ham
Soccer: Manchester United look to stretch their lead over Chelsea by beating out-of-form West Ham at Old Trafford

Man Utd 2-0 West Ham
Soccer: Manchester United look to stretch their lead over Chelsea by beating out-of-form West Ham at Old Trafford

From Busby to Fergie: How English Teams Have Fared in European Cup Finals
Manchester United 4 Benfica 1

'It Feels Magnificent. I Don't Care Who We Play'
The United manager said he will be happy playing either Chelsea or Liverpool in Moscow

Ratings
Daniel Taylor marks the performances of the Manchester United players who carried the club to Moscow

Flash of Vintage Scholes Sends United Back Into Dreamland
Paul Scholes' first-half strike booked Manchester United a trip to Moscow

Scholes Sets United Dreaming Again
Paul Scholes' first-half strike booked Manchester United a trip to Moscow

Man Utd 1-0 Barcelona (agg: 1-0) - As It Happened
An early Paul Scholes screamer fired Manchester United into the Champions League final

Manchester United 1-0 Barcelona (agg: 1-0)
Minute-by-minute report: Will Sir Alex's side blow it in the semis again? Follow it now with Barry Glendenning

Manchester United v Barcelona - Live!
Minute-by-minute report: Will Sir Alex's side blow it in the semis again? Follow it now with Barry Glendenning

'Immigrant' Jibe Sparked Fight, Say Players
Manchester United lawyers will interview players over reports that Patrice Evra was called a "fucking immigrant"

Ferguson Cuts It Fine But Expects to Win the Rest
Victory over Barcelona would inject the euphoria that should carry Manchester United to the Premier League title, says Kevin McCarra

Rijkaard Vows to Stick With Attacking Style
Frank Rijkaard has said that he believes his Barcelona team have the strength to beat Manchester United and reach the Champions League final

Respect Limited to Soho Square Talking Shop
The timing of the row between Manchester United players and Chelsea officials could not have come at a worse time after the FA had met to discuss the game's image, says Matt Scott

Conservative and Cavalier, United Do Not Fear Failure
Kevin McCarra: Manchester United's rough education in Champions League semi-finals has left them well equipped to progress

Defence Stand Firm As Vidic Fever Lands Them in the Soup and Him in Hospital
The Manchester United manager will be relieved to have kept a clean sheet, writes Daniel Taylor

Barcelona 0-0 Manchester United
Follow all the action from Camp Nou with Scott Murray from 7.15pm

Great Attack is Secondary to Devilish Defence
Manchester United's quintet at the back deserve as much credit as their much-praised front line, writes Richard Williams

Attack Mentality Makes It United's Title to Lose Now
Guardian: A late headed goal from Carlos Tevez gave Manchester United a 1-1 draw and kept their noses ahead of Chelsea

Ferguson's Men Fear Talent of Barça Players, Says Bullish Gudjohnsen
Eidur Gudjohnsen has claimed that Manchester United's style of football will play right into Barcelona's hands

Touch of Tevez Takes United to the Brink
Premier League: Carloz Tevez's 88th minute equalizer edged Manchester United to the brink of retaining their title

Stubborn Brown Wins Big Pay Rise at Old Trafford
Wes Brown's contract negotiations finally ended when the defender agreed to a new four-year deal with a significant wage increase

Ferdinand Agrees New £6m-a-year Contract
More good news for Manchester United fans as Rio Ferdinand looks set to put pen-to-paper on a new five-year contract

Hargreaves Caps Fightback to Put Gritty United Two Wins From Title
Owen Hargreaves' free-kick allowed United to battle back from behind to edge nearer the title

Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal
Minute-by-minute report: Can the Gunners breathe new life into their fading title bid at Old Trafford? Find out with Barry Glendenning from 4pm

Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal
Minute-by-minute report: Can the Gunners breathe new life into their fading title bid at Old Trafford? Find out with Barry Glendenning from 4pm

Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal
Minute-by-minute report: Can the Gunners breathe new life into their fading title bid at Old Trafford? Find out with Barry Glendenning from 4pm

Manchester United v Arsenal - Live!
Minute-by-minute report: Can the Gunners breathe new life into their fading title bid at Old Trafford? Find out with Barry Glendenning from 4pm

The Joy of Six: Manchester Utd v Arsenal Showdowns
From the Busby Babes' final flourish to Sylvain Wiltord's title-winning strike at Old Trafford, we pick out the greatest meetings of two old adversaries

Clock is Ticking Against Roma As Ferguson Lets History Forecast Success
Despite being overwhelming favorites to qualify Alex Ferguson is taking nothing for granted as his side prepared for the second leg against Roma

No Bone Break for Ferdinand
Manchester United have announced that Rio Ferdinand has not broken a bone in his foot, as Gerard Pique prepares to deputize at the back

Ferdinand Injured As United Slip Up at the Riverside
Rio Ferdinand is almost certainly out of Manchester United's Champions League tie against Roma after injuring his left foot in the 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough

Mascherano Banned for a Further Two Matches
Javier Mascherano has been fined £15,000 and banned for a further two games for his behavior after being sent off against Manchester United

Bullish Wenger Faces Up to Biggest 12 Days of His Career
Arsène Wenger has said the series of matches against Liverpool and Manchester United represent the greatest challenge of his career

Manchester United 4-0 Aston Villa
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Ronaldo Inspires United Romp in the Rain
Soccer: Premier League: Manchester United 4-0 Aston Villa. Wayne Rooney scored two as Manchester United maintained their six-point lead at the top of the table

Manchester United 4-0 Aston Villa
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Manchester United 3-0 Aston Villa
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Manchester United 2-0 Aston Villa
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Manchester United 1-0 Aston Villa
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Manchester United v Aston Villa Live!
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Ferguson Writes Off Arsenal But Fears a Charge From Chelsea
Soccer: Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Chelsea, unbeaten in 14 games, are now his side's foremost challengers for the title

Ferdinand to Captain England in Paris
Football: Fabio Capello hands captain's armband to Manchester United defender for friendly with France

Mascherano's Mad Moment is a Smokescreen for Liverpool's All-round Failure
Andy Hunter looks at how Liverpool's lack of self-belief cost them dear against Manchester United

Grant's Switches Prove There is No Substitute for Decisive Intervention
Soccer: Premier League: Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal. Didier Drogba scored a brace as Chelsea leapfrogged Arsenal to move within five points of leaders Manchester United

Forget Liverpool's Maniac, This Was a 90-minute Masterclass From United
Soccer: Premier League: Man Utd 3-0 Liverpool. Manchester United emerged as clear favorites for the a 17th league title after dismantling 10-man Liverpool at Old Trafford

Manchester United 3-0 Liverpool
Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: Can Manchester United pull six points clear at the top of the Premier League with a win over Liverpool. Find out here from 1.15pm

Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool
Minute-by-minute report: Can Manchester United pull six points clear at the top of the Premier League with a win over Liverpool. Find out here from 1.15pm

Manchester United v Liverpool - Live!
Minute-by-minute report: Can Manchester United pull six points clear at the top of the Premier League with a win over Liverpool. Find out here from 1.15pm

The Joy of Six: Great Liverpool and Manchester United Derbies
1. Liverpool 4 - 4 Manchester United (August 1953)

Danger for United Fans Prompts Talks in Rome
Man United officials will travel to Rome for talks aimed at preventing a repeat of last season's crowd violence

Ronaldo Rescues Rocky United
Manchester United have deposed Arsenal as Premier League leaders as expected after their visit to Pride Park - but it was more of a struggle than anyone expected

Robson Offered New United Role
Bryan Robson is to become a global ambassador for Manchester United after the end of his unhappy tenure at Sheffield United

Manchester United 0-1 Portsmouth - As It Happened
Can Portsmouth swing an upset at Old Trafford? Find out with Paolo Bandini NOW

Pompey Ride Storm to Dump United Out
Harry Redknapp, twice previously the scourge of Manchester United in the FA Cup - in 1984 with Bournemouth, then in 2001 with West Ham United - made it a personal hat-trick at Old Trafford this afternoon, as Sulley Muntari's 78th-minute penalty dumped the home side out of this year's competition and sent Portsmouth to their first FA Cup semi-final since 1992.

Manchester United 0-0 Portsmouth
Can Portsmouth swing an upset at Old Trafford? Find out with Paolo Bandini NOW

Manchester United v Portsmouth - Live!
Can Portsmouth swing an upset at Old Trafford? Find out with Paolo Bandini NOW

Prospect of All-england Quarter-final Holds No Fear for Ferguson
Manchester United will not be fazed by the prospect of drawing a fellow English club in the Champions League quarter-finals

Lyon Prepare to Enter the Theatre of Nightmares
Soccer: Manchester United will welcome Lyon to Old Trafford aiming to equal the Champions League record for consecutive home wins

Newcastle United 1 - 5 Manchester United
Minute-by-minute report: Kevin Keegan is after a win at the sixth attempt as his Newcastle side entertain Man Utd - follow the action with Scott Murray from 4.45pm!

Newcastle United 0 - 3 Manchester United
Minute-by-minute report: Kevin Keegan is after a win at the sixth attempt as his Newcastle side entertain Man Utd - follow the action with Scott Murray from 4.45pm!

Newcastle United v Manchester United
Minute-by-minute report: Kevin Keegan is after a win at the sixth attempt as his Newcastle side entertain Man Utd - follow the action with Scott Murray from 4.45pm!

Lyon 1-1 Manchester United
Paul will be here with all the etc and so on from, ooh, 7.15pm GMT.

Lyon v Manchester United - Live!
Paul will be here with all the etc and so on from, ooh, 7.15pm GMT.

Brilliant Benzema Standing on the Verge of Greatness
Soccer: When Manchester United travel to Stade Gerland on Wednesday, they will have to find a way to suppress the most complete young striker in the world today, as Paul Doyle explains

Rooney to the Fore As United Show Off Reserves of Strength
FA Cup: Manchester United 4-0 Arsenal. Wayne Rooney starred as a lone front-man as Manchester United eased their way in to the quarter-finals

Manchester United 4 - 0 Arsenal
Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: The Premier League title rivals go head-to-head in the fifth round of the FA Cup

Rooney Goes on the Rampage to Frighten the Life Out of Arsenal
Soccer: FA Cup: Manchester Utd 4-0 Arsenal. Wayne Rooney inspired Manchester United to a crushing victory over disappointing Arsenal at Old Trafford

Manchester United v Arsenal - Live!
Minute-by-minute report: The Premier League title rivals go head-to-head in the fifth round of the FA Cup

Wenger Orders Win at United to Prove Arsenal's Title Credentials
Soccer: Arsène Wenger believes his side can damage Manchester United's title bid with victory in the FA Cup at Old Trafford

Munich: the Aftermath
You probably know about the air disaster that devastated the Manchester United team 50 years ago, but the resilience that the survivors showed next is often forgotten

Manchester and Germany Remember Munich Air Disaster
Services marking the 50th anniversary of the Munich air disaster are underway in England and Germany today to remember the 23 people, including eight Manchester United players, who died in the crash

Hutton Checks in With Spurs After Completing Protracted Move
Alan Hutton is expected to make his Premier League debut against Manchester United at the weekend after Tottenham confirmed his arrival from Rangers

Saudi Trip Will Rebound on United, Says Wenger
Arsène Wenger has said Manchester United's trip to Saudi Arabia could lead to them losing focus

United's £1m Saudi Arabian Gamble Comes Close to Backfiring
Daniel Taylor: United's early labors against Spurs hinted at the strain of this week's 6,000-mile round-trip

Manchester United 3-1 Tottenham
Can Spurs complete a double of great Cup victories by knocking out Man Utd at Old Trafford?

Manchester United 1-1 Tottenham - Live!
Can Spurs complete a double of great Cup victories by knocking out Man Utd at Old Trafford?

Manchester United v Tottenham - Live!
Can Spurs complete a double of great Cup victories by knocking out Man Utd at Old Trafford?

United's Silence Stays
Football: United have ignored City pleas and will hold a minute's silence for victims of the Munich air disaster at next month's Manchester derby

Bullets and Bedlam As United Put Wow Factor Into Arabia
Manchester United may have lost by a goal in Sami Al Jaber's testimonial, but they clearly won over the Saudi fans

City Fans Beg United to Call Off Silent Tribute for Munich Crash
Manchester City fans have urged Manchester Utd to hold a minute's applause instead of silence to respect those who died in the Munich air disaster for fear of disturbance at Old Trafford

Manchester City 1 - 1 West Ham United
Darius Vassell's controversial equaliser saved City from a first home defeat of the season

Rooney, Adebayor and Pizarro Keep Up Top-three Momentum
The Premiership's top three sides all won as expected this afternoon - but while second-placed Arsenal cruised to an easy victory at Fulham, leaders Manchester United and third-placed Chelsea were made to sweat at Reading and Birmingham respectively.

Aston Villa v Manchester United - Live!
Minute-by-minute report: Can Villa upset Man United in the Cup? Find out with Tom Lutz from 5pm

Tevez Suffers Bruised Ankle
Soccer: Manchester United striker a major doubt for Saturday's FA Cup tie, but club confirm injury is not as serious as first feared

Ferguson Demands Winning Run After Lethargic Loss
Premier League: West Ham 2-1 Manchester United Sir Alex talked of a fresh start in the new year after United fell to Matthew Upson's late winner

Chelsea Held As Manchester United Put the Pressure on Arsenal
Premier League: Liverpool and Chelsea were held by Derby and Aston Villa respectively as Manchester United went top

Ronaldo Seizes Late Gift to Light Up United
Premier League: Manchester United 2-1 Everton. Cristiano Ronaldo's late penalty secured United a hard fought victory over Everton

Gardiner Primed for New Fa Role
Soccer: Former Manchester United chairman Sir Roy Gardiner is thought to be in pole position to be the FA's new independent chairman

Man Utd Player Bailed After Questioning By Rape Case Police
Soccer: Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has been released on bail by police who questioned him after an alleged rape at the club's Christmas party

Coton Quits Old Trafford
Soccer: Sir Alex Ferguson's problems behind the scenes at Manchester United continued last night when his goalkeeping coach Tony Coton announced he was quitting the club.

Woman Alleges Rape at Footballers' Party Hotel
Police investigate incident after early hours 999 call · Manchester United stars had booked venue

Tevez Sinks Liverpool
Soccer: Carlos Tevez's strike secured Manchester United a scrappy 1-0 victory over a flat Liverpool side at Anfield

United Supporters Stabbed
Five Manchester United fans have been taken to hospital in Italy after trouble ahead of the Champions League game with Roma

Tevez and Ronaldo Reign in the Rain
Manchester United 4-1 Derby Carlos Tevez scored twice as United closed within a point of leaders Arsenal - and heaped more misery on rock bottom Derby

United and Chelsea Maintain the Pressure, As Giggs Scores His 100th League Goal
Premier League round-up: Ryan Giggs scored his 100th Premier League goal as Manchester United beat Derby 4-1 to move to within a point of Arsenal, and there were also wins for Everton, Newcastle, Portsmouth and Chelsea

England Lose Hargreaves for Vienna Tune-up
Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has been ruled out of England's friendly with Austria in Vienna on Friday.

Ferguson Hails Strongest Ever Squad
Soccer: Manchester United manager insists that his current group of players are the best he has ever had.

Manchester United 4-0 Динамо Київ
No intention of following this game? Then you'll never find out what Scott Murray has in store for you from 7.30pm.

Wenger's Young Guns Destined to Take Title to Wire
Premier League: Arsenal 2-2 Manchester Utd. Arsenal's young braves refuse for bow down for anyone as William Gallas' late equalizer denied United victory at the Emirates.

Chelsea Furious As Minister Slams Terry's Wages
Chelsea and Manchester United have both angrily accused sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe of getting his facts wrong after he attacked both clubs.

Knee Injury to Keep Scholes Out for Three Months
Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes will have an operation on his damaged knee ligaments on Thursday and is expected to be out of action for three months, according to the club.

Dynamo Kyiv v Manchester United - Live!
Minute-by-minute report: Follow the action with Scott Murray as United attempt to maintain their perfect start to this year's European campaign.

New Contract Brings Giggs Ever Nearer to United Landmark
Soccer: Ryan Giggs today moved a step closer to breaking the Manchester United all-time appearance record after signing a new one-year contract to keep him at Old Trafford until the end of next season.

Carrick Out Until November After Fracturing His Elbow
Manchester United today suffered a major injury blow after Michael Carrick was ruled out for up to six weeks with a fractured right elbow.

Manchester United 1-0 Roma
Join Sean at 7.15pm for live coverage of Roma's attempts to forget that game last year...

United Oppose Blues Manager Working Without Pro Licence
Manchester United have stated that they are opposed to Chelsea's bid for a Premier League dispensation over Avram Grant's lack of coaching qualifications.

Manchester United 2 - 0 Chelsea
Soccer: Kick-off is at 4pm; hold Scott's hand tightly as he takes his first tentative steps across the barren post-Mourinho terrain.

Manchester United 0 - 0 Chelsea
Soccer: Kick-off is at 4pm; hold Scott's hand tightly as he takes his first tentative steps across the barren post-Mourinho terrain.

Manchester United v Chelsea - Live!
Soccer: Kick-off is at 4pm; hold Scott's hand tightly as he takes his first tentative steps across the barren post-Mourinho terrain.

Sporting Lisbon 0-1 Manchester United
Tom "Tom" Lutz will be here from 7.20pm with his mildly diverting views.

Vidic's Late Winner Puts United Top - for Now
Soccer: Nemanja Vidic's 83rd minute header was enough to earn Manchester United a fortunate win at Goodison Park - and temporarily put them top of the Barclays Premier League.

Solskjaer Set to Announce Retirement
Soccer: Manchester United legend Ole Solskjaer will announce his retirement today after finally succumbing to his ongoing knee problem.

Berbatov Going Nowhere... for Now
Soccer: Dimitar Berbatov will not become a Manchester United player this week, but did not rule out a move in the future.

United Have Mountain to Climb, Says Ferguson
Soccer: Manchester United's first win took them out of the bottom three, but Sir Alex knows they have much work to make up for lost time.

Nani's Drive Lifts Champions From Their Lowly Station
Soccer: Manchester United 1 - 0 Tottenham. United climbed out of the bottom three with their first win to pile the pressure on Martin Jol.

Jol Bruised By Boardroom Blunders
Soccer: Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur: Martin Jol is praying that the Spurs board's decision to sell Michael Carrick doesn't prove costly at Old Trafford.

United Deny Berbatov Link
Soccer: Manchester United were forced to deny they are chasing Dimitar Berbatov to mitigate their injury crisis.

Manchester United Target Berbatov, Says Agent
Soccer: Dimitar Berbatov's agent has claimed that Man Utd are interested in signing the striker from Tottenham.

Geovanni's Lucky Strike Punishes Prodigal United
Soccer: Premier League Manchester City 1 - 0 Manchester United: United were completely dominant in the Manchester derby but lost to Geovanni's deflected goal to leave them 15 places behind City.

Ronaldo Sent Off As United Stumble Again
Soccer: Premier League: Portsmouth 1-1 Manchester United. Ronaldo was sent off as United drew again against Portsmouth at Fratton Park.

Rooney Struck Again By Metatarsal Curse
Soccer: Premier League: Manchester United 0-0 Reading. Disaster for United, England and Wayne Ronney as the metatarsal strikes again as United falter against Reading.

Manchester United 0 - 0 Reading
Soccer: So then, Reading. What's not to love? The Broad Street Mall. The Oracle. The Hexagon, home for a decade to the snooker Grand Prix. Quite a nice town hall.

Tevez Deal is Absolutely, Finally, Positively and Emphatically Over
Soccer: The Carlos Tevez saga has finally come to an end, and he is now officially confirmed as a Manchester United player.

United Broke Their Promise to Me, Heinze Tells Ferguson
Soccer: Gabriel Heinze has accused Manchester United of breaking a promise to him by refusing to let him join Liverpool.

Van Der Sar Spots Weak Point to Claim First Trophy
Soccer: Community Shield Chelsea 1 - 1 Manchester Utd (Utd win 3-0 on penalties): Edwin van der Sar would not be beaten from the penalty spot as United won the trophy for a record 16th time

Chelsea in Bullish Mood As Injury Crisis Eases
Soccer: Jose Mourinho is set to field a full strength side against Manchester United as he seeks to make a statement of intent in the Community Shield, says Dominic Fifield.

Last Hurdle Falls for Tevez As League Clears £10m Loan Deal
Soccer: Finally an end to the Carlos Tevez saga, as the player is cleared to join Manchester United on a two-year loan deal.

United's Attacking Flair Fails to Mask Defensive Frailties
Soccer: Friendly. Manchester United 2 - 3 Internazionale: A weakened United conceded three goals in a worrying first-half defensive display before a record crowd.

Heinze Faces Life in the Reserves As Ferguson's Patience Runs Out
Soccer: Gabriel Heinze's failed attempts to get a transfer to Liverpool may have scuppered his future at Manchester United.

Heinze's Solicitor Calls for Arbitration to Settle Dispute
Soccer: Gabriel Heinze's lawyer will ask the Premier League to help diffuse the row between Liverpool and Manchester United.

League Could Block Tevez's United Move
Soccer: The Carlos Tevez transfer to Manchester United is in doubt after the Premier League ordered any transfer fee must be paid to West Ham.

Manchester United's Ben Foster to Undergo Knee Surgery
Soccer: Edwin van der Sar will breathe a sigh of relief after it emerged Ben Foster is suffering from acute knee-knack.

Bolton Wanderers Deny Manchester United Want to Sign Nicolas Anelka
Soccer: Bolton chairman Phil Gartside reckons Manchester United have no interest in signing Nicolas Anelka.

Big-spending Ferguson Leaves Benã­tez Struggling to Keep Up
Soccer: After only a week away, the Liverpool manager will be keen to catch up in the transfer market after Manchester United's lavish spending.

Manchester United Confirm That Owen Hargreaves Will Join Them From Bayern Munich on July 1
Soccer: The dullest transfer saga ever will end on July 1, when Owen Hargreaves officially joins Manchester United.

Ryan Giggs Retires From International Football
Soccer: Ryan Giggs will look to extend his career at Manchester United by giving up his international duties.

Sheffield United Relegated on Final Day of the Season
Soccer: Sheffield United have been relegated from the Premier League on goal difference after they lost 2-1 at home to Wigan Athletic and Carlos Tevez helped West Ham beat Manchester United 1-0.

Home at Last for the Oldest Cup
Soccer: The FA Cup returns home to Wembley this year seeking to regain some of its lost lustre with a showpiece final between Chelsea and Manchester United, says Brian Oliver.

Nemanja Vidic Passed Fit to Play for Manchester United in the European Cup Semi-final in Milan Tomorrow
Soccer: Nemanja Vidic has recovered from a broken collarbone and could return to the Man Utd defence in Milan tomorrow.

Follow Everton v Manchester United With Our Live, Minute-by-minute Report
Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: Can United consolidate their lead at the top? Find out with Rob Smyth from 12.30pm.

Champions League Semi-final: Manchester United 3 - 2 Milan
Soccer: Wayne Rooney's stunning late strike pushed United closer to the Champions League final after a stirring second-half comeback.

Champions League: Thin Red Line Must Protect United Pride
Soccer: Manchester United's makeshift defence will have their work cut out to stop Milan's sharpshooters.

Cristiano Ronaldo Agrees New Five-year Deal With Manchester United
Soccer: A good week for Manchester United fans got even better today when Cristiano Ronaldo signed a new five-year deal.

Manchester United 7 - 1 Roma
Soccer: United's players consider the implications of producing such a convincing performance at this stage of the Europe's biggest competition.

Champions League: Manchester United 7 - 1 Roma (manchester Utd Win 8-3 on Agg)
Soccer: Manchester United produced a performance beyond superlatives to sweep aside Roma and book a place in the Champions League semi-final.

Champions League: Follow Manchester United v Roma With Our Live Minute-by-minute Report
Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: Can a depleted United sneak past Roma? Find out with Mike Adamson from 7.30pm.

Premiership: Portsmouth 2 - 1 Manchester United
Soccer: Rio Ferdinand's farcical own-goal gift-wrapped Portsmouth's victory and left Jose Mourinho grinning like a Cheshire cat.

Roma 2 - 1 Manchester United
Soccer: Wayne Rooney's goal provided United a lifeline against Roma, but disturbing crowd violence dominated proceedings.

Champions League: Rome Erupts in Anger After United Warn of City's Danger
The mayor of Rome, among many others, wanted an apology from Manchester United after the club had warned travelling fans about Roma's "Ultras".

Chelsea and Manchester United Kept Apart in Draw for Fa Cup Semi-finals
Soccer: FA Cup semi-final: Chelsea and Manchester United are on course to meet in the FA Cup final after being kept apart in today's draw.

Champions League: Lille Go on the Warpath and Accuse United Fans of Violence
Soccer: Lille have stoked the fires ahead of tonight's encounter with Manchester United by accusing United's fans of violence in France.

Liverpool 0 - 1 Manchester United
Soccer: Premiership: John O'Shea's late, late goal gave United a massive win at Anfield.

Live Minute-by-minute Coverage of Liverpool v Manchester United
Soccer: Can Liverpool dent United's title hopes? Follow all the action Paolo Bandini now!

Premiership: Fulham 1 - 1 Manchester United
Soccer: Championships are not won until the frontrunners are out of reach but there are moments when the prospect of anyone catching them no longer seems a practical possibility.

United Slip to Fourth in Rich List After Champions League Failure
Soccer: Manchester United's disappointing European ventures have led to the club falling to fourth in the list of the world's richest clubs.

Fortune Favours the Rich As Draw Keeps Top Teams at Home
Soccer: Manchester United and Chelsea remain favourites to win the FA Cup, after each were given their third successive home draw in the competition.

Chelsea and Manchester United Given Home Ties in Fa Cup Fifth Round
Soccer: FA Cup fifth-round draw: It's Fulham against Spurs and Arsenal or Bolton against Blackburn, but Chelsea have another bye.

Ticket for the Cup? No, Thanks
Soccer: Manchester United came to the FA Cup's rescue yesterday, as they had done in the third round, by lifting the average attendance at fourth-round ties.

FA Cup Fourth Round: Manchester United 2 - 1 Portsmouth
Soccer: Substitute Wayne Rooney scored an absolute wonder goal to deservedly dump defensive Pompey out of the Cup.

Minute-by-minute Report: Arsenal v Manchester United
Can Arsenal peg United back for a second time this season? Follow the action live with James Dart from 4pm.

Bayern Munich Claim That Manchester United Have Bid £20m for Owen Hargreaves
Soccer: Everybody knew that Sir Alex Ferguson was a big fan of Owen Hargreaves. Now they know just how much: Bayern Munich claim that Manchester United have bid £20m for his water-carrying services.

Manchester United '90% Certain' of Signing Bale
Soccer: Manchester United are close to completing a sale and loan deal for Southampton's 17-year-old attacking full-back Gareth Bale.

Top Two Lined Up for Televised Title Showdown
Soccer: Chelsea and Manchester United could meet in a Grand Slam Sunday-esque title decider if or when Sky pull the right strings.

This is United's Season
Soccer: Chelsea's former captain Marcel Desailly says Manchester United will win both the clash at Old Trafford today and also the title.

Cardiff Agree Deal for Manchester United's Alan Smith
Soccer: The Bluebirds are closing in on a deal to take Alan Smith on loan - but the Man Utd striker is less keen.

Manchester United Deny They Are Giving a Trial to Us Wonderkid Freddy Adu
Soccer: The Premiership leaders deny reports suggesting they have given trial to American wonderkid Freddy Adu.

Carling Cup: Southend U 1- 0 Manchester U
Soccer: Freddie Eastwood's strike knocked Manchester United out, but Fergie got what he came for - a presentation teapot.

Manchester United Still Want Hargreaves
Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed for the first time that he plans to resurrect a deal for the crocked Owen Hargreaves in January.

Manchester United Are Without Giggs, Saha and Neville for Fc Copenhagen Match
Soccer: Ryan Giggs, Louis Saha and Gary Neville out of Man Utd's Champions League game in Copenhagen.

Manchester United 2 - 0 Liverpool
Soccer: Paul Scholes opened the scoring on his 500th apearance for United as Liverpool were comfortably beaten at Old Trafford.

Bryan Robson
The Manchester United and England legend on his greatest ever game, Scarlett Johansson and Westlife.

Manchester United Finance Director Nick Humby and Commercial Director Andy Anson Resign
Soccer: The great Old Trafford cull continues: two executive resignations mean that David Gill is now the only non-Glazer involved in running Manchester United.

Premiership: Manchester City 0 - 0 Sheffield United
Soccer: This match will live long in the memory for Joe Hart, the 19-year-old Manchester City goalkeeper who made his full debut, although for anyone else forced to endure such poor fare it will be quickly forgotten and, hopefully, never relived.

Premiership: Wigan Athletic 1 - 3 Manchester United
Soccer: Wayne Rooney turned in a season's best perfomance as Man Utd swept aside struggling Wigan at the JJB.

Premiership: Reading 1 - 1 Manchester United
Soccer: This season's surprise package, Reading, harried Manchester United for a deserved point at the Madejski.

Chelsea and Arsenal Claim Huge Victories
Soccer: Didier Drogba scored an absolute screamer as Chelsea beat Liverpool, while Emmanuel Adebayor's late goal secured victory for Arsenal at Manchester United on a dramatic day in the Premiership.

Manchester Utd 1 - 0 Spurs
Soccer: Premiership: Manchester United needed only to be as neat and tidy as Michael Carrick's passing to inflict defeat on an insipid Spurs team.

Ferguson Calls for Winter Break
Soccer: Manchester United manager reopens debate on break in the Premier League schedule.

It's Barasa and Chelsea ... Again
Soccer: Champions League draw also pits Manchester United and Arsenal together.

Premiership: Chelsea 3 - 0 Manchester United
Soccer: John Terry was in heroic Terry Butcher-esque form as Chelsea retained the title by convincingly beating Man Utd at Stamford Bridge.

FA Cup: Liverpool 1 - 0 Manchester United
Soccer: Man Utd were left to focus on the Carling Cup, after a Peter Crouch goal gave Liverpool their first Cup win over Utd since 1921.

Carling Cup: Manchester United 2 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
Soccer: Louis Saha's winner put Sir Alex's men on the road to Cardiff in a game marred by a half-time tunnel fracas.

Premiership: Manchester United 3 - 0 Portsmouth
Soccer: Manchester United summoned a fitting tribute on the day of George Best's funeral, thumping three goals past crisis club Portsmouth.

Premiership: Charlton Athletic 1 - 3 Manchester United
Soccer: Manchester United proved there's life after Roy Keane, as Rooney, Ronaldo and Van Nistelrooy tore apart Charlton at The Valley.

Manchester United 1 - 1 Tottenham Hotspur
Soccer: Premiership: United's recent home struggles continued as a Jermaine Jenas equaliser won the visitors a deserved share of the points at Old Trafford.

Premiership: Fulham 2 - 3 Manchester United
Soccer: Fulham 2 - 3 Manchester United. Brilliant attacking play from Rooney and the 'Roy won Man Utd a five-goal thriller against Fulham. (Shame about Rio's defending, though.)

Premiership: Newcastle United 1 - 0 Manchester City
Soccer: Michael Owen's second goal in two games earned Newcastle their second successive victory at St James' Park.

This Week
Last week US entrepreneur Malcolm Glazer completed his takeover of Manchester United, spending £750m to buy the club despite never having attended a match. Richard Adams

Premiership: Norwich City 2 - 0 Manchester United
Fergie's decision to rest all his good players and play Kleberson backfired badly. Goodness knows what Delia will be up to after this.

FA Cup: Everton 0 - 2 Manchester United
Wayne Rooney's much-anticipated return to Goodison Park was overshadowed by goals to Fortune and Ronaldo as Everton bowed out.

Savage Draw for British Teams
Champions League draw: It couldn't have been much tougher for Chelsea, who were drawn against Barcelona. Or Manchester United, who got AC Milan. Or Arsenal, who were paired against Bayern Munich.

Group D: Manchester United 2 - 1 Lyon
Ruud Van Nistelrooy scored his 36th Champions League goal in 37 appearances ... and they say Fergie has all the best stats.

Glazer's United Bid Dropped By Bank
Malcolm Glazer's attempt to buy Manchester United was flung into chaos as JP Morgan, his main financial backer and City adviser, dropped him as a client.

United Reveal Takeover Bid
Having cast his shadow across Old Trafford for the past year, Malcolm Glazer is the man most likely to be behind today's official takeover bid for Manchester United.

Dinamo Bucharest vs. Manchester United
Post-match analysis of this Champions League Qualifier between Dinamo Bucharest and Manchester United.

Dinamo Bucharest 1 - 2 Manchester United
Alex Ferguson was indebted to a Ryan Giggs equaliser and an own goal to set up qualification for the Champions League.

Interview: Sebastian Coe
January 26: Lord Coe tells Donald McRae his nine-year-old son was devastated by Dwain Chambers' positive test, and that Manchester United have annoyed him.

Interview: Dick Pound
November 10: The leader of sport's war against drugs says Dwain Chambers is 'finished' and condemns Manchester United for their defence of Rio Ferdinand.

Manchester United for Hatton When He Cracks Rios Defence
September 29: Ricky Hatton successfully defended his World Boxing Union version of the world light-welterweight title for a 10th time, seeing off Aldo Rios in nine one-sided rounds.

Premier League Deal Struck
Premier League chairmen and chief executives, including Chelsea's Ken Bates and Manchester United's Peter Kenyon, have emerged from a three-hour meeting that will decide the fate of the league's £1bn-plus TV deal. By Owen Gibson.

US tycoon stirs Old Trafford bid rumours
Manchester United has attracted the attention of one of America's most powerful sports moguls, Malcolm Glazer, raising the volume on the bid speculation that surrounds the football club.

Manchester United 0 - 2 Arsenal
85 min: Lauren is felled by Scholes, who then takes a little kick at the prone player. It's something and nothing, but then again Scholes is on a yellow, so his actions aren't the smartest. He gets away with it, though. 83 min: Butt on for Becks."I want good-humoured...

Beeb Fall Foul of Law
February 2: The BBC's frustration at having to show the Manchester United v Arsenal FA Cup tie at lunchtime has been heightened by the fact the police won't give them just one hour's grace.

Forlan gives United the edge
The teams treated this quarter-final so seriously that, despite all the ambition and entertainment, they could not be separated until the 80th minute. Then, David Beckham threaded through a pass on the right and Diego Forlan drilled his shot home as if his status as a Manchester United marksman had never been in question.

Manchester United 2 - 0 Arsenal
Paul Scholes scored this goal and made another as Manchester United put themselves back in the title frame with victory over the Gunners.

Disaster for Dudek brings joy for Forlan
Manchester United, supposedly sapped by injury, had the strength to overthrow their tormentors. During a run of four Premiership defeats by Liverpool, they had twice come to Anfield and been overrun.

Basle 1 - 3 Manchester United
This was Ruud van Nistelrooy's night. Two goals in 90 seconds turned this match around just when it seemed Manchester United were about to begin the second phase with a defeat.

Defence is key to United march through Europe
There is a shady secret at Old Trafford. It is no disgrace, but Manchester United would prefer it if word did not get around. After all, they have their reputation to think of as the devil-take-the-hindmost club.

Ruud on rampage
Reports of Manchester United's demise have clearly been exaggerated, although not as wildly as claims that Newcastle United might be capable of overtaking them in the Premiership table.

United to face Deportivo again
Manchester United are certain to renew rivalries with Deportivo La Coruna after Uefa confirmed their seedings for tomorrow's Champions League second-phase draw.

Manchester United 2 - 0 Bayer Leverkusen
Juan Sebastian Veron did his reputation some favours by notching United's first. Ruud van Nistelrooy enhanced his with the second in a victory which won The Reds Group F.

A union of repression and depression
There is a rumour that Luke Chadwick was quite pretty when he joined Manchester United. But then Posh'n'Becks persuaded him to have his portrait painted. And that picture sits in the Beckhams' attic to this very day.

Present Far From Perfect
Why football commentators do not follow the rule book when it comes to English grammar. The match in which Manchester United beat Bayer Leverkusen a week ago was marked by a curious incident in which the fourth official, who appeared to have been watching a TV replay, had a word with the referee, who then booked United's defender Rio Ferdinand.

Returning Rio braced for worst of welcomes
Football is about to lose its sense of romanticism. The "beautiful game" will cease to exist today, no matter what Leeds United and Manchester United conjure up at Elland Road. It will feel spiteful, vindictive and very, very ugly. Football will become the grotesque game.

Sunderland 1 - 1 Manchester United
In the wake of Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Sunderland, Alex Ferguson has admitted Roy Keane deserved to be sent off for elbowing Jason McAteer.

Police to probe Keane over Haaland 'assault'
Roy Keane could yet be prosecuted for his notorious foul on Alf Inge Haaland after an MP demanded that Greater Manchester Police investigate the Manchester United player's 'serious assault'.

Ferdinand set to miss big kick-off
Football: Rio Ferdinand could be set for a lengthy injury lay-off after the England defender went over on his ankle in the first half of Manchester United's pre-season friendly against Boca Juniors yesterday.

George Best Doing Well After Liver Transplant, Doctors Say
The football legend George Best is expected to be moved out of intensive care today after doctors said they were pleased with his progress following a liver transplant operation. The former Manchester United and Northern Ireland player had regained consciousness and was able to recognise...

Best Back at the Last Chance Saloon
George Best has been a regular in the last-chance saloon for much of his adult life, and true to form the mercurial former Manchester United player was there again yesterday when he was given a life-saving transplant to replace his ravaged liver. The 56-year-old was summoned to the...

This Time Don't Blame It on Rio
In football, money matters more than what happens on the pitch. The BBC has just issued stiff new guidelines on declaring conflicts of interest. Accordingly, it should be stated that I hope never to be set the moral test of being employed as chef to the Manchester United football team on the night before they play a major fixture:

Power and the glory
He's lined up with Manchester United, walked out to bat at Headingly, played on centre-court, but he's no athlete. Simon Hattenstone meets hoaxer Karl Power.

Nadal Has No Fear of Speed Trial
If Sir Alex Ferguson had got his way, Miguel Angel Nadal would be familiar with the Ireland strikers who intend to tear him apart. The centre-back was so close to signing for Manchester United in 1996 that he says he had "one foot and a half" in Old Trafford. Barcelona would not let...

Solskjaer's pain at rare sense of loss
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer talks about why Arsenal deserved to win, his admiration for Roy Keane and his disappointment at Manchester United's demise. Michael Walker talks to United's Norwegian striker.

Interview: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer talks about why Arsenal deserved to win, his admiration for Roy Keane and his disappointment at Manchester United's demise.

United dream lies in tatters
Football: Manchester United failed to reach the Champions League final.

Bayer Leverkusen 1 - 1 Manchester United
Roy Keane's early goal was tempered by Oliver Neuville's equaliser in first-half stoppage time, sending Manchester United out of the Champions League and taking Bayer Leverkusen through on away goals.

Last-day viewing bonanza?
The situation is so tight at the top of the Premiership that Sky may decide to keep all their last three games until May 11, thus forfeiting the Manchester United-Arsenal showdown.

Sky Undecided on Final Games
April 21: The situation is so tight at the top of the Premiership that Sky may decide to keep all their last three games until May 11, thus forfeiting the Manchester United-Arsenal showdown.

Mind your pees and ewes
The former Manchester United goalkeeper Alex Stepney once dislocated his jaw by shouting at his central defender Martin Buchan.

Bolton 0 - 4 Manchester United
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's simple hat-trick and a late strike by Ruud van Nistelrooy nipped the champions' latest dodgy spell in the bud.

Worthington Cup: Sheff Wed 1 - 2 Blackburn
Football: Andy Cole may have been taught at Manchester United to treat the Worthington Cup with a snobbish disdain but at Blackburn Rovers he is quickly learning a healthy appreciation for this beleaguered old competition.

Di Canio: United's next hero
The comparisons are inevitable. First and foremost Paolo di Canio is not being seen as a replacement for Andy Cole. Nor should he be touted as Teddy Sheringham's successor. To examine the reasons why Manchester United are coveting West Ham's captain, it is necessary to go further back than that....

Di Canio move is threat to Yorke
Manchester United are on the verge of adding Paolo Di Canio to their payroll, probably at the start of next week, after making Dwight Yorke available for transfer last night and instigating talks with West Ham about a £3.5m move for their captain. As Di Canio's advisers yesterday...

Blackburn in Cole talks
Manchester United today revealed they have received an approach from Blackburn Rovers and are in "discussion" over the possible transfer of England striker Andy Cole. United have denied the 30-year-old is on their transfer list, but chief executive Peter Kenyon confirmed they are...

Blackburn in talks over move for Cole
Manchester United last night entered into negotiations with Blackburn Rovers that could lead to Andy Cole swapping his allegiance from Old Trafford to Ewood Park for a fee in the region of £10m. Graeme Souness, the Blackburn manager, confirmed his interest in the 30-year-old...

Mystery buyer adds to speculation over bid
Crisis-hit Manchester United have acquired a mystery new Irish investor, as speculation mounts about an impending bid for control of Old Trafford by super-rich racing magnates JP McManus and John Magnier. The buyer has recently taken a stakeholding in the club thought to be up to three...