Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Celta Vigo on January 9, 2013
Real Madrid vs. Manchester United: Five key battles
Sports Mole casts its eye over five key battles in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 clash between Real Madrid and Manchester United.
Feb 12, 15:32
Wayne Rooney strikes again to score his second goal of the match against Reading on December 1, 2012
Wayne Rooney hoping for better Bernabeu experience
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney hopes that his experience of the Bernabeu is more positive tomorrow than his first visit back in 2004.
Feb 12, 14:24
Sergio Ramos
Sergio Ramos aims to stop "nuisance" Robin van Persie
Sergio Ramos believes that Robin van Persie will be a "constant nuisance" to Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Feb 11, 10:04
Everton boss David Moyes prior to kick-off against Manchester United on February 10, 2013
David Moyes rues sloppy start at Old Trafford
Everton boss David Moyes admits that his side's sloppy start played into the hands of a rampant Manchester United at Old Trafford this afternoon.
Feb 10, 19:28
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates Van Persie's late equaliser at West Ham on January 5, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson admits Manchester City defeat changed his plans
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits that he changed his plans to rotate the team to face Everton this afternoon after watching Manchester City lose at Southampton.
Feb 10, 18:42
Robin Van Persie scores his team's second during the match against Everton on February 10, 2013
Match Analysis: Manchester United 2-0 Everton
Sports Mole dissects Manchester United's 2-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford this evening.
Feb 10, 18:12
Robin Van Persie scores his team's second during the match against Everton on February 10, 2013
Manchester United beat Everton to go 12 points clear
Goals from Ryan Giggs and Robin van Persie give Manchester United a 2-0 win over Everton to send the Red Devils 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Feb 10, 17:51
Ryan Giggs celebrates his opening goal with Robin Van Persie against Everton on February 10, 2013
Half-Time Report: Ryan Giggs, Robin van Persie give Manchester United lead
Manchester United head in at half time with a 2-0 lead over Everton in the late kick off at Old Trafford.
Feb 10, 16:49
Wayne Rooney celebrates
Team News: Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie start against Everton
Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie are both included in Manchester United's starting XI for today's Premier League clash against Everton.
Feb 10, 15:43
Ryan Giggs celebrates his opening goal with Robin Van Persie against Everton on February 10, 2013
Live Commentary: Manchester United 2-0 Everton - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text updates from Manchester United's Premier League clash against Everton.
Feb 10, 15:00
United striker Robin Van Persie celebrates his opener against Sunderland on December 15, 2012
Robin van Persie puts good form down to weight gain
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie attributes his goalscoring form to a weight gain.
Feb 10, 08:50
Vincent Kompany
Vincent Kompany: "Man United hit the jackpot with Robin van Persie"
Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany admits that Manchester United "hit the jackpot" when they signed Robin van Persie from Arsenal in the summer.
Feb 9, 12:48
Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring his second and his team's fifth goal against West Ham on January 23, 2013
Olivier Giroud: 'I've had better start than Robin van Persie'
Olivier Giroud says that he has had a better first season at Arsenal than former Gunner Robin van Persie's debut campaign.
Feb 6, 11:26
Robin van Persie celebrates scoring the first for United on November 28, 2012
Robin van Persie excited by Real Madrid clash
Robin van Persie says that he cannot wait to play at the Santiago Bernabeu when Manchester United face Real Madrid in the Champions League knockout stages.
Feb 6, 08:02
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie celebrates with teammates during his sides match against Liverpool on 13 January, 2013
Robin van Persie delighted with life at Manchester United
Robin van Persie reveals that he is delighted with how his Manchester United career has started following his move from Arsenal last summer.
Feb 6, 01:40
Man Utd striker Robin Van Persie celebrates his goal against Wigan on January 1, 2013
Robin van Persie hails "nice guy" Mario Balotelli
Robin van Persie admits that he has always got along with former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli.
Feb 5, 14:00
Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring his second and his team's fifth goal against West Ham on January 23, 2013
Olivier Giroud: "I'm like a diesel engine"
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud compares his form to a diesel engine and tells Gunners fans that there is more to come from him this season.
Feb 5, 03:21
Man Utd striker Robin Van Persie celebrates his goal against Wigan on January 1, 2013
Martin Jol: 'Robin van Persie will win Manchester United the title'
Martin Jol tips the presence of Robin van Persie to guide Manchester United to a 20th league title.
Feb 4, 14:40
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against Everton on December 1, 2012
Roberto Mancini targets summer transfers
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini reveals that he is already looking at his summer transfer targets.
Feb 3, 06:14
United right-back Rafael challenges John Arne Riise during the game with Fulham on February 2, 2013
Manchester United scrape past Fulham
Manchester United scrape past Fulham courtesy of a Wayne Rooney strike in a match that saw the woodwork get hit five time in the first half alone.
Feb 2, 19:34
United right-back Rafael challenges John Arne Riise during the game with Fulham on February 2, 2013
Half-Time Report: Fulham hold Manchester United at break
Fulham and Manchester United go into the break locked at 0-0 despite a first half that saw the woodwork get hit five times.
Feb 2, 18:28
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie celebrates with teammates during his sides match against Liverpool on 13 January, 2013
Team News: Dimitar Berbatov misses out, Wayne Rooney partners Robin van Persie
Dimitar Berbatov misses out for Fulham while Wayne Rooney partners Robin van Persie for Manchester United.
Feb 2, 17:26
Wayne Rooney moments after missing a penalty during the FA Cup third round replay against West Ham on January 16, 2013
Wayne Rooney: 'My decision to stop penalties'
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney reveals that it was his decision to stop taking penalties for the team.
Feb 1, 19:18
Craven Cottage
Preview:Fulham vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Fulham's home clash with Manchester United on Saturday.
Jan 31, 13:02
Wayne Rooney taps in United's second against Southampton on January 30, 2013
Match Analysis: Manchester United 2-1 Southampton
Sports Mole picks the bones out of Manchester United's narrow win over an impressive Southampton.
Jan 30, 23:04
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates equalising against Southampton on January 30, 2013
Half-Time Report: Wayne Rooney double puts Manchester United ahead
Manchester United come from behind to lead Southampton 2-1 at half time in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford.
Jan 30, 20:48
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie celebrates with teammates during his sides match against Liverpool on 13 January, 2013
Team News: Robin van Persie starts for Manchester United
Robin van Persie is restored to the Manchester United starting lineup for this evening's Premier League encounter with Southampton at Old Trafford.
Jan 30, 19:13
Wayne Rooney taps in United's second against Southampton on January 30, 2013
Live Commentary: Manchester United 2-1 Southampton - as it happened
Read how Manchester United moved seven points clear of Manchester City by edging a dogged Southampton at Old Trafford.
Jan 30, 19:00
Wayne Rooney celebrates his goal with team mates Ashley Young and Robin Van Persie on December 9, 2012
Phil Jones: 'Sir Alex Ferguson has tough decision to make'
Phil Jones pays tribute to Robin van Persie and says that Sir Alex Ferguson has a tough choice over who to start in attack for Manchester United.
Jan 29, 06:34
Striker Javier Hernandez scores his team's third goal versus QPR on November 24, 2012
Javier Hernandez provides "terrible dilemma" to Sir Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson concedes that Javier Hernandez's goalscoring form for Manchester United has given him selection problems.
Jan 28, 19:42
Old Trafford
Preview:Manchester United vs. Southampton
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Southampton at Old Trafford.
Jan 28, 13:40
Thierry Henry
Alisher Usmanov: 'Thierry Henry backs me to take over Arsenal'
Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov reveals that Thierry Henry has told him to take full control of the Premier League club.
Jan 28, 11:32
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie celebrates with teammates during his sides match against Liverpool on 13 January, 2013
Manchester United stars backed Robin van Persie move
Manchester United's key players were consulted before the club signed Robin van Persie, admits Rene Meulensteen.
Jan 27, 11:24
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
Robin Van Persie celebrates after scoring his team's second goal on December 29, 2012
Robin van Persie: 'Injury record was unlucky'
Robin van Persie says that his problematic injury past is behind him and that regular matches have helped him to hit top form for Manchester United.
Jan 22, 06:42
Robin Van Persie
Manchester United's Robin van Persie: 'I needed a new challenge'
Robin van Persie says that he is "really happy" at Manchester United and reveals that he left Arsenal as he needed "a new challenge".
Jan 22, 01:34
Robin Van Persie celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal on December 1, 2012
Manchester United's Robin van Persie: 'I should have scored more'
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie believes that he could have scored more goals this season had he not missed many chances.
Jan 22, 00:37
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie celebrates with teammates during his sides match against Liverpool on 13 January, 2013
Manchester United team wear Bugs Bunny pyjamas on flight
The Manchester United team wear matching Bugs Bunny pyjamas on a flight to Qatar.
Jan 21, 12:34
Spurs' Clint Dempsey slides home a late equaliser against Man Utd on January 20, 2013
Gary Neville critical of David de Gea
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville feels that David de Gea should have prevented Tottenham Hotspur's late equaliser at White Hart Lane.
Jan 20, 19:31
Scott Parker trains before kick off against Swansea City on December 16, 2012
Scott Parker: 'Tottenham Hotspur deserved draw'
Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker believes that his side deserved their 1-1 draw with Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.
Jan 20, 19:10
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