Rafael Da Silva
Rafael suffering with hamstring problem
Sir Alex Ferguson reveals that Rafael is suffering with a slight hamstring problem.
Dec 15, 17:19
Wayne Rooney strikes again to score his second goal of the match against Reading on December 1, 2012
Wayne Rooney eyes Sunderland revenge
Wayne Rooney is desperate to punish Sunderland fans for cheering when Manchester United were denied the league title on the final day of last season, according to reports.
Dec 15, 02:53
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson applauds the fans after the 3-1 win over QPR on November 24, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson wants Manchester United focus
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson warns his players not to lose their focus ahead of Saturday's visit of Sunderland in the Premier League.
Dec 14, 23:31
Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson doesn't agree with netting in grounds
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says that stewarding is a more appropriate way of combating bad crowd behaviour than setting up nets in grounds.
Dec 14, 16:25
A smiling Alex Ferguson before kickoff
Sir Alex Ferguson concerned by Nemanja Vidic recovery
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is hopeful that they haven't rushed Nemanja Vidic back from injury.
Dec 14, 14:53
Shinji Kagawa
Shinji Kagawa close to Manchester United training return
Sir Alex Ferguson reveals that Shinji Kagawa will return to Manchester United training next week as he continues to recover from the knee injury that has kept him sidelined for two months.
Dec 14, 12:42
Nemanja Vidic
Nemanja Vidic returns to Manchester United squad
Nemanja Vidic is included in the Manchester United squad for the first time since September for the visit of Sunderland, Sir Alex Ferguson reveals.
Dec 14, 12:32
Robin Van Persie, Rafael Da Silva
Rafael delighted with improved form
Manchester United defender Rafael admits that he is surprised to be the player with the most appearances for Sir Alex Ferguson's side so far this season.
Dec 14, 05:13
Celtic manager Neil Lennon on the touchline on December 1, 2012
Neil Lennon: "I fear the sack"
Neil Lennon admits that he has never felt comfortable in his job as Celtic manager.
Dec 13, 14:29
Manachester United manager Alex Ferguson smiles before kick off against rivals Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Ryan Giggs: 'Sir Alex Ferguson is always singing at the training ground'
Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs reveals that manager Sir Alex Ferguson should get a karaoke machine for Christmas to stop him from singing at the training ground.
Dec 13, 13:07
Robin Van Persie celebrates scoring the winner against Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Ryan Giggs hails "class" Robin van Persie
Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs believes that Robin van Persie has lived up to the hype since joining the Red Devils this summer.
Dec 13, 05:31
Manachester United manager Alex Ferguson smiles before kick off against rivals Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Manchester United target James Rodriguez, Victor Wanyama
A report suggests that Victor Wanyama and James Rodriguez are January transfer targets for Manchester United.
Dec 12, 13:28
Nemanja Vidic
Manchester United's Nemanja Vidic to return against Sunderland
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says that defender Nemanja Vidic could play against Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Dec 12, 04:29
Asmir Begovic
Stoke City's Asmir Begovic flattered by Manchester United interest
Asmir Begovic says that he is flattered by reported interest from Manchester United but is keen to carry on at Stoke City.
Dec 12, 04:08
West Brom boss Steve Clarke looking pleased after his side go 2-0 up on November 24, 2012
Steve Clarke claims monthly managerial award
Steve Clarke collects the Premier League's Manager of the Month award following West Bromwich Albion's performances in November.
Dec 11, 12:05
Patrice Evra celebrates scoring United's second
Patrice Evra: 'We could all get booted out of Manchester United if we don't win title'
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra warns that he and his teammates face getting sacked from Old Trafford if they fail to clinch the Premier League title.
Dec 11, 09:03
Wayne Rooney strikes again to score his second goal of the match against Reading on December 1, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Wayne Rooney will score more'
Sir Alex Ferguson expects Wayne Rooney to score a number of goals over the coming weeks for Manchester United.
Dec 10, 16:17
Manachester United manager Alex Ferguson smiles before kick off against rivals Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Bryan Robson wants five more Sir Alex Ferguson years
Bryan Robson says that Sir Alex Ferguson can carry on managing Manchester United for at least another five years.
Dec 10, 06:53
Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson condemns Rio Ferdinand incident
Sir Alex Ferguson admits that it was "unfortunate" that the Manchester derby ended amid ugly scenes and says that such crowd nuisances are "a problem".
Dec 10, 02:38
Patrice Evra and Samir Evra battle for the ball on December 9, 2012
Patrice Evra flattered by Paris Saint-Germain interest
Patrice Evra admits he has enjoyed rumours of interest from Paris Saint-Germain but insists that he is not ready to leave Manchester United.
Dec 9, 20:59
Manachester United manager Alex Ferguson smiles before kick off against rivals Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'We were far better than Manchester City'
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes that his side deserved their 3-2 win over local rivals City this afternoon.
Dec 9, 17:19
Robin Van Persie celebrates scoring the winner against Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Match Analysis: Manchester City 2-3 Manchester United
Sports Mole picks the bones out of a thrilling Manchester derby that was won by Robin van Persie's last-gasp free kick.
Dec 9, 16:18
Manchester United players celebrate with fans after beating rivals Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Robin van Persie seals win for Manchester United
Robin van Persie scores a late winner to hand Manchester United the win in the Manchester derby.
Dec 9, 15:25
Robin Van Persie strikes the ball to score the winner against rivals Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Live Commentary: Manchester derby - City 2-3 United - as it happened
Live text coverage of the crucial first Manchester derby of the season between City and United at the Etihad, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Dec 9, 11:00
Wayne Rooney takes a penalty to score his team's second goal on December 1, 2012
Wayne Rooney: 'Wide areas key to winning Manchester derby'
Wayne Rooney says that Manchester United must make use of the wide areas to defeat Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Dec 9, 06:01
Asmir Begovic
Manchester United prepare Asmir Begovic bid
Manchester United are lining up an £8m bid for Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, according to reports.
Dec 7, 23:55
Robin Van Persie celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal on December 1, 2012
Robin van Persie: 'I made right decision'
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is adamant that he made the right decision to turn down an offer from Manchester City this summer.
Dec 7, 23:35
Oliveira Anderson scores his team's first goal on December 1, 2012
Manchester United midfielder Anderson out until after Christmas
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirms that midfielder Anderson will remain on the sidelines until after Christmas with a hamstring injury.
Dec 7, 18:38
A smiling Alex Ferguson before kickoff
Gary Neville: 'Sir Alex Ferguson won't step aside for anyone'
Gary Neville insists that Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will not "step aside" from his post at Old Trafford for anyone.
Dec 7, 17:33
Sergio Aguero
Manchester derby: Five classic matches
Sports Mole looks back at some memorable clashes between Manchester City and Manchester United ahead of Sunday's derby at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 7, 15:31
Alex Ferguson gets all up in Roberto Mancini's grill in April 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Manchester City get too many penalties'
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson claims that there would be a House of Commons inquiry if his side got the same number of penalties as rivals Manchester City.
Dec 7, 12:15
Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Manchester City's Euro axe gives them advantage'
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Manchester City have an advantage in the race for the title after crashing out of Europe earlier this week.
Dec 7, 11:57
Tom Cleverley
Tom Cleverley to have scan today to assess calf injury
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says that midfielder Tom Cleverley will have a scan on a calf injury today.
Dec 7, 11:35
Robin Van Persie, Rafael Da Silva
Rafael desperate to beat Manchester City
Manchester United defender Rafael believes that the pain of losing out to Manchester City last season will drive them on to put things right in Sunday's derby.
Dec 7, 03:36
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson applauds the fans after the 3-1 win over QPR on November 24, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson awards medals to soldiers returning from Afghanistan
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson hands medals to soldiers from the 1st Battalion the Royal Welsh, who have returned from Afghanistan.
Dec 6, 14:28
Sir Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Wayne Rooney is improving'
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists that striker Wayne Rooney will have benefited from playing against CFR Cluj on Wednesday night.
Dec 6, 12:48
Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Defence could cause us trouble against Manchester City'
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says that his side will be in "trouble" if they fail to fix their defensive frailties against Manchester City this weekend.
Dec 6, 11:00
Alex Ferguson gets all up in Roberto Mancini's grill in April 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson wants improved senior players
Sir Alex Ferguson says that his more experienced defenders must improve ahead of the Manchester derby on Sunday.
Dec 6, 08:36
Shinji Kagawa
Shinji Kagawa could make Manchester derby
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says that Shinji Kagawa has an outside chance of facing Manchester City at the weekend.
Dec 6, 07:45
A smiling Alex Ferguson before kickoff
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Champions League starts now'
Sir Alex Ferguson praises the knockout stages of the Champions League after his side progressed to the last 16.
Dec 6, 07:34
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