Rafael Silva
Team changes David Moyes should consider
Following Sunday's 4-1 defeat in the Manchester derby, Sports Mole looks at what changes David Moyes should make to his Manchester United starting lineup against Liverpool.
Sep 24, 16:32
Do Manchester United need Leighton Baines?
Sports Mole offers its view on whether Manchester United need to sign Everton defender Leighton Baines.
Sep 16, 11:53
Rafael da Silva to return to Manchester United training next week
Manchester United full-back Rafael da Silva reveals that he will return to training next week following a hamstring injury.
Sep 4, 10:10
Preview: Liverpool vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester United.
Aug 30, 15:27
Phil Jones: "It's never easy going to Anfield"
Manchester United defender Phil Jones admits that it will be difficult for his side to win away at Liverpool this weekend.
Aug 27, 15:10
Manchester United's Rafael da Silva to be sidelined for five weeks?
Manchester United full-back Rafael will reportedly be sidelined for four to five weeks after damaging his hamstring during the FA Community Shield.
Aug 12, 09:16
Preview: Community Shield: Manchester United vs. Wigan Athletic
Sports Mole previews the Community Shield clash between Premier League champions Manchester United and FA Cup winner Wigan Athletic at Wembley.
Aug 9, 20:05
Rafael da Silva eager for Brazil chance
Manchester United defender Rafael da Silva dismisses the suggestion that he is not interested in playing for Brazil.
Jul 17, 16:28
Top five worst Brazilians in Premier League history
Sports Mole picks out five Brazilians who failed to live up to their billing during their spells in the Premier League.
Jul 3, 12:41
Top five best Brazilians in Premier League history
Sports Mole selects five Brazilians that have shone during their respective spells in the Premier League.
Jul 3, 11:54
Rafael da Silva looking forward to Manchester United pre-season training
Manchester United full-back Rafael da Silva reveals that he enjoys pre-season training.
Jul 2, 16:01
Five players Sunderland should sign?
Sports Mole has done some scouting for Sunderland and here are five players that we feel would improve the Black Cats.
Jun 29, 12:23
Rafael da Silva targets FA Cup success
Rafael da Silva insists that Manchester United should target an FA Cup win next season, 10 years after their last triumph.
Jun 16, 01:43
Rafael da Silva annoyed by Champions League exit
Rafael da Silva believes that Manchester United should have gone further than the quarter-finals of last season's Champions League.
Jun 4, 11:21
Sports Mole readers' Premier League Team of the Season
The votes are in! Here is who the readers of Sports Mole voted to be in their Premier League Team of the Season.
May 22, 14:40
Chelsea's David Luiz: 'I was laughing at crowd jeers, not Rafael da Silva'
Chelsea defender David Luiz reportedly claims that he was laughing at Manchester United fans calling him Sideshow Bob, not at Rafael da Silva following his challenge.
May 7, 09:07
Sir Alex Ferguson blasts David Luiz for smiling after challenge
Sir Alex Ferguson accuses David Luiz of being unprofessional after he was caught smiling following a challenge by Rafael da Silva.
May 6, 09:09
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Rafael da Silva was provoked'
Sir Alex Ferguson accuses David Luiz of provoking Rafael da Silva during Manchester United's home clash against Chelsea.
May 5, 19:30
Match Analysis: Manchester United 0-1 Chelsea
Sports Mole looks back over Manchester United's 1-0 defeat at home to Chelsea at Old Trafford.
May 5, 18:20
Juan Mata strike downs 10-man Manchester United
Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford thanks to a late strike from Juan Mata.
May 5, 17:52
Live Commentary: Manchester United 0-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Find out how Chelsea won 1-0 away at Manchester United with Sports Mole's text updates.
May 5, 15:00
Robin van Persie earns Manchester United draw at Arsenal
Robin van Persie scores on his return to the Emirates Stadium to earn Manchester United a 1-1 draw and deny former club Arsenal a vital win in their hunt for a top-four finish.
Apr 28, 17:55
Half-Time Report: Spot-on Robin van Persie levels Arsenal clash
Robin van Persie strikes a blow to Arsenal's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League by netting an equaliser from the penalty spot to draw Manchester United level at the Emirates Stadium.
Apr 28, 17:00
Manchester United clinch Premier League title
Robin van Persie scores a first-half hat-trick as Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-0 to win the Premier League title.
Apr 22, 21:52
Half-Time Report: Robin van Persie hat-trick puts Manchester United in control
Robin van Persie scores a first-half hat-trick against Aston Villa to move Manchester United to within 45 minutes of winning the Premier League title.
Apr 22, 20:47
Team News: One change for Manchester United
Manchester United make one change to their starting lineup for tonight's Premier League trip to West Ham United.
Apr 17, 18:55
Manchester City edge out Manchester United in derby
Sergio Aguero nets the winner as Manchester City restore some bragging rights by beating city rivals Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford.
Apr 8, 21:53
Half-Time Report: No goals in Manchester derby
The first half of the Manchester derby between United and City ends goalless at Old Trafford.
Apr 8, 20:49
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Manchester United won't go away'
Sir Alex Ferguson claims that Manchester United will only get better and challenges his squad to win a hat-trick of Premier League titles.
Apr 7, 00:36
Sir Alex Ferguson hopeful of Wayne Rooney return for Manchester derby
Sir Alex Ferguson reveals that Wayne Rooney is likely to be fit for Manchester United's clash against Manchester City on Monday.
Apr 4, 15:12
Antonio Valencia hails Rafael da Silva's development
Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia praises Rafael da Silva for the improvements that he has made to his game.
Mar 24, 17:25
Rafael da Silva: 'Me, Fabio are coping being apart'
Rafael da Silva says that he and his brother are "coping" since he was loaned to Queens Park Rangers from Manchester United last year.
Feb 26, 13:09
Fabio da Silva admits to mixed emotions
Fabio da Silva admits that he nearly celebrated watching his twin brother score for Manchester United against his current club Queens Park Rangers.
Feb 26, 05:23
Michael Carrick happy with "battling" win
Michael Carrick concedes that he is happy that Manchester United defeated Queens Park Rangers, despite not being at their best.
Feb 24, 13:13
Rafael da Silva: 'It was my best ever goal'
Manchester United defender Rafael da Silva believes that he scored his best goal for the club against Queens Park Rangers.
Feb 23, 19:10
Christopher Samba: 'First goal killed us'
Christopher Samba says that Manchester United's first goal was vital at Loftus Road this afternoon.
Feb 23, 19:03
Harry Redknapp determined to find positives
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp insists that his side showed enough in this afternoon's 2-0 defeat to Manchester United for him to remain positive.
Feb 23, 17:57
Manchester United overcome Queens Park Rangers
Manchester United open up a 15-point lead at the top of the Premier League table thanks to a 2-0 win over Queens Park Rangers.
Feb 23, 16:51
Robin van Persie suffers back injury
A suspected back injury forces Robin van Persie to limp off during Manchester United's match against Queens Park Rangers.
Feb 23, 16:06
Half-Time Report: Rafael da Silva screamer puts Manchester United in front
A 25-yard strike from Rafael da Silva gives Manchester United the advantage at half time against Queens Park Rangers.
Feb 23, 15:48