Chris Smalling
Chris Smalling hails Manchester United defence
Manchester United's Chris Smalling hails the team's defensive strength after Saturday's 1-0 win over Reading made it five league clean sheets in a row for the Red Devils.
Mar 18, 22:48
 Ryan Giggs and Chris Smalling celebrate with Javier Hernandez after the Mexican's winner against Newcastle on Boxing Day 2012
Chris Smalling: 'Double header will define season'
Chris Smalling says that two games in three days after the international break will define Manchester United's season.
Mar 18, 07:56
 Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson during his side's match against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Team News: Manchester United make eight changes
Sir Alex Ferguson makes eight changes for Manchester United's home game against Reading this evening.
Mar 16, 17:18
 Chris Smalling
Chris Smalling instilled with Manchester United attitude
Chris Smalling reveals the attitude that has been drilled into him at Manchester United and says the likes of Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand drive him on.
Mar 2, 00:48
 Shane Long and Chris Smalling battle for the ball on December 29, 2012
Chris Smalling intends to take his chances
Chris Smalling intends to take all the chances he is given in the Manchester United first team.
Feb 21, 14:46
 United boss Sir Alex Ferguson at the Liberty Stadium on December 23, 2012
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson wants treble
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson "expects" his team to fight for the treble this season, according to defender Chris Smalling.
Feb 18, 09:08
 Shane Long and Chris Smalling battle for the ball on December 29, 2012
Manchester United's FA Cup drought shocks Chris Smalling
Chris Smalling admits that he is "shocked" by Manchester United's recent failings in the FA Cup.
Feb 17, 14:25
 Ashley Cole taking a throw
Team News: Centurion Ashley Cole starts for England
Ashley Cole starts for England in tonight's friendly with Brazil at Wembley Stadium.
Feb 6, 18:26
 Tom Cleverley congratulates Wayne Rooney after his goal on December 15, 2012
Roy Hodgson to go easy on Manchester United players
Roy Hodgson says that he won't work his Manchester United players too hard during England's match with Brazil on Wednesday.
Feb 6, 07:46
 Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand would "love" England recall
Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand confesses that he would "love" to be handed an England recall despite never being selected under Roy Hodgson.
Feb 4, 23:18
 Phil Jones
Phil Jones prefers centre-back
Phil Jones admits that he prefers to play at centre-back, but will play wherever he is asked by Manchester United.
Jan 28, 23:22
 Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides second goal in their FA Cup fourth round match with Fulham on January 26, 2013
Match Analysis: Manchester United 4-1 Fulham
Sports Mole looks back over Manchester United's 4-1 victory over Fulham in the FA Cup.
Jan 26, 19:33
 Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring the opening goal against West Ham in the FA Cup third round replay on January 16, 2013
Team News: Manchester United make six changes
Manchester United make six changes, while Fulham make two, for their FA Cup fourth-round match at Old Trafford.
Jan 26, 17:27
 Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson leaves the field at the final whistle after beating West Ham 1-0 during the FA Cup third round replay on January 16, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson hails defensive duo
Sir Alex Ferguson says that he is happy with Phil Jones and Chris Smalling's "marvellous" display against West Ham United on Wednesday.
Jan 17, 08:02
 United striker Robin Van Persie celebrates late equaliser against West Ham on January 5, 2013
Preview:Manchester United vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole looks ahead to Wednesday's FA Cup replay between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford.
Jan 14, 18:25
 Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand hails Manchester United defence
Rio Ferdinand says that Manchester United can rely on their defenders despite their leaky opening to the season.
Jan 14, 07:13
 Shane Long and Chris Smalling battle for the ball on December 29, 2012
Chris Smalling desperate for injury-free run
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling insists that his priority for this season is to stay fit after an injury-plagued start to the season.
Jan 9, 04:25
 Gareth McAuley moments after scoring an own goal to put Manchester United a goal up on December 29, 2012
Half-Time Report: Gareth McAuley own goal gives United lead
Gareth McAuley's own goal is all that separates Manchester United and West Brom at half time.
Dec 29, 15:48
 Chris Smalling
Chris Smalling wants more clean sheets
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling admits that the team wants to keep more clean sheets following Saturday's 3-1 win over Sunderland.
Dec 16, 20:08
 Robin Van Persie celebrates scoring the winner against Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Chris Smalling praises Robin van Persie
Manchester United defender praises Robin van Persie for the contribution that he has made to the team over the past few months.
Dec 16, 14:29
 United captain Nemanja Vidic returns to action versus Sunderland on December 15, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson: Nemanja Vidic "is a warrior"
Both Sir Alex Ferguson and Chris Smalling reveal their delight at Nemanja Vidic's return to the Manchester United team.
Dec 15, 19:09
 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
 Man Utd's Nick Powell in action against Cluj on December 5, 2012
Match Analysis: Manchester United 0-1 CFR Cluj
Sports Mole looks over Manchester United's Champions League defeat at home to Cluj.
Dec 5, 22:24
 Cluj forward Luis Alberto celebrates against Man Utd on December 5, 2012
Manchester United slump to CFR Cluj defeat
Manchester United end their Champions League group campaign with a 1-0 defeat at home to CFR Cluj.
Dec 5, 21:38
 Alex Ferguson
Half-Time Report: Manchester United goalless with CFR Cluj
Manchester United are held to a goalless draw in the opening half of this evening's Champions League clash with CFR Cluj at Old Trafford.
Dec 5, 20:34
 Nick Powell
Team News: Nick Powell starts for Manchester United
Young attacking midfielder Nick Powell starts for Manchester United against CFR Cluj tonight.
Dec 5, 18:47
 Nemanja Vidic
Preview:Manchester United vs. CFR Cluj
Sports Mole previews the Champions League Group H meeting between Manchester United and CFR Cluj at Old Trafford.
Dec 3, 13:05
 Rafael Da Silva
Sir Alex Ferguson praises his young defenders
Sir Alex Ferguson lavishes praise upon his young defenders Chris Smalling, Jonny Evans and Rafael after their performance against West Ham United.
Nov 29, 11:08
 Anderson
Anderson to start against West Ham United
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirms that Anderson has played his way into the starting lineup for the visit of West Ham United.
Nov 26, 14:25
 Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney fit for QPR match
Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney is fit for the visit of Queens Park Rangers after recovering from illness.
Nov 23, 15:00
 Wayne Rooney humps Robin van Persie's shoulder
Preview:Galatasaray vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League Group H match between Galatasaray and Manchester United in Turkey.
Nov 19, 12:40
 Chris Smalling
Chris Smalling: 'Manchester United determined to win derby'
Chris Smalling says that Manchester United are bent on defeating Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium next month.
Nov 17, 05:38
 Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 2-3 Manchester United
Sports Mole takes an in-depth at Manchester United's dramatic win over Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Nov 10, 20:34
 A smiling Alex Ferguson before kickoff
Javier Hernandez hat-trick gives Manchester United remarkable victory
A Javier Hernandez hat-trick earns Manchester United a 3-2 win over Aston Villa despite being two goals down just after half-time.
Nov 10, 19:23
 Chris Smalling
Chris Smalling: 'Delay allowed us to regroup'
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling believes that the floodlight failure that caused a 15-minute delay during their match with Braga helped them win the match.
Nov 8, 14:59
 Chris Smalling
Team News: Chris Smalling starts for Manchester United
Chris Smalling makes his first start of the season for Manchester United in tonight's Champions League match against Braga in Portugal.
Nov 7, 19:07
 Chris Smalling and Alejandro Faurlin
Report: Chris Smalling to start against Braga
Chris Smalling will reportedly start for Manchester United in their Champions League clash with Braga on Wednesday.
Nov 7, 17:00
 Chris Smalling
Chris Smalling returns for trip to Braga
Sir Alex Ferguson reveals that Chris Smalling is in the Manchester United squad for the Champions League tie against Braga tomorrow night.
Nov 6, 20:57
 Darren Fletcher
Darren Fletcher, Paul Scholes out of Braga clash
Darren Fletcher and Paul Scholes do not travel with the Manchester United squad for their Champions League Group H clash with Braga.
Nov 6, 16:40
 Darren Fletcher
Manchester United's Darren Fletcher absent from training ahead of Braga clash
Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher misses training ahead of his side's Champions League match against Braga, while Nick Powell and Shinji Kagawa are also absent.
Nov 6, 11:20
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