Robert Lewandowski celebrates putting Borussia Dortmund 1-0 up against Greuther Furth on November 17, 2012
Report: Robert Lewandowski nears Manchester United move
Man United are close to agreeing a deal to bring Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski to Old Trafford in an £18m transfer next summer, according to reports.
Dec 28, 00:08
Striker Javier Hernandez scores his team's third goal versus QPR on November 24, 2012
Hernandez relishes competition at Manchester United
Javier Hernandez says that the competition for places at Manchester United is "incredible".
Dec 27, 17:42
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates his free-kick against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole's selects its Premier League Team of the Week after a frantic start to the festive period.
Dec 26, 22:01
Wayne Rooney takes a penalty to score his team's second goal on December 1, 2012
Wayne Rooney facing two or three weeks out
Sir Alex Ferguson confirms that Wayne Rooney will be out for two to three weeks after suffering a knee ligament injury in training.
Dec 26, 17:50
United striker Javier Hernandez is congratulated by Sir Alex Ferguson after his winning strike against Newcastle on December 26, 2012
Match Analysis: Manchester United 4-3 Newcastle United
Sports Mole pores over a classic Boxing Day fixture between Manchester United and Newcastle that was won late on by Javier Hernandez.
Dec 26, 17:47
Striker Javier Hernandez scores his team's third goal versus QPR on November 24, 2012
Late Javier Hernandez strike earns Manchester United win
Javier Hernandez scores in stoppage time as Manchester United win by the odd goal in seven on a dramatic afternoon at Old Trafford.
Dec 26, 16:58
Newcastle players protest their controversial second goal against Man Utd at Old Trafford on December 26, 2012
Live Commentary: Manchester United 4-3 Newcastle United - as it happened
Live text coverage of the Premier League clash at Old Trafford between two Uniteds, Manchester and Newcastle, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Dec 26, 14:00
Robin van Persie celebrates scoring the first for United on November 28, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Robin van Persie improves others'
Sir Alex Ferguson hails the improvement that Robin van Persie has got from his Manchester United teammates.
Dec 26, 13:30
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi tops Guardian "Best 100 Footballers in the World" list
Lionel Messi pips Cristiano Ronaldo to top spot a list of the world's 100 best footballers, compiled by The Guardian.
Dec 24, 23:00
United striker Robin Van Persie celebrates his opener against Sunderland on December 15, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson repeats Robin van Persie, Eric Cantona likening
Sir Alex Ferguson likens the impact that Robin van Persie has had on Manchester United to the one made by Eric Cantona.
Dec 24, 16:55
United's Van Persie reacts angrily to a challenge by Ashley Williams of Swansea on December 23, 2012
Roberto Martinez defends Ashley Williams
Roberto Martinez insists that Swansea City defender Ashley Williams is not a "nasty footballer".
Dec 24, 12:23
United's Van Persie reacts angrily to a challenge by Ashley Williams of Swansea on December 23, 2012
Ashley Williams: 'Robin van Persie incident was accidental'
Ashley Williams says he did not intentionally kick the ball at Robin van Persie's head during Swansea City's draw with Manchester United.
Dec 24, 06:34
United's Van Persie reacts angrily to a challenge by Ashley Williams of Swansea on December 23, 2012
Ashley Williams understands Robin van Persie anger
Ashley Williams admits that he understands Robin van Persie's frustration after he kicked the ball at the striker's head during Swansea's draw with Manchester United.
Dec 23, 18:10
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney plays down Robin van Persie, Ashley Williams spat
Wayne Rooney believes that Ashley Williams did not intentionally kick the ball against Robin van Persie's head at the Liberty Stadium.
Dec 23, 16:59
United's Van Persie reacts angrily to a challenge by Ashley Williams of Swansea on December 23, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson: "Robin van Persie is lucky to be alive"
Alex Ferguson believes that Robin van Persie "is lucky to be alive" after he was struck in the head by a ball that was kicked by Ashley Williams.
Dec 23, 16:02
United's Patrice Evra jumps highest to open the scoring against Swansea on December 23, 2012
Match Analysis: Swansea City 1-1 Manchester United
Sports Mole scrutinises Swansea's hard-earned point against league leaders Manchester United at the Liberty Stadium.
Dec 23, 15:47
Swansea forward Michu celebrates his goal against Manchester United on December 23, 2012
Swansea City frustrate Manchester United
The spoils are shared as Swansea City and Manchester United play out a 1-1 draw at the Liberty Stadium in Wales.
Dec 23, 15:21
United's Patrice Evra jumps highest to open the scoring against Swansea on December 23, 2012
Half-Time Report: Michu pegs back Manchester United
Michu finds the net for Swansea City as they hold Manchester United 1-1 at half-time at the Liberty Stadium.
Dec 23, 14:16
United captain Nemanja Vidic returns to action versus Sunderland on December 15, 2012
Team News: Nemanja Vidic starts for Manchester United
Nemanja Vidic starts for Manchester United against Swansea City but there is no place in the team for Rio Ferdinand.
Dec 23, 12:46
Swansea forward Michu celebrates his goal against Manchester United on December 23, 2012
Live Commentary: Swansea City 1-1 Manchester United - as it happened
Live text coverage of the Premier League meeting between Swansea and Manchester United at the Liberty Stadium, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Dec 23, 12:30
United striker Robin Van Persie celebrates his opener against Sunderland on December 15, 2012
Michel Vorm: 'Robin van Persie is Premier League's best'
Swansea keeper Michel Vorm believes that Manchester United's Robin van Persie is the best striker in the Premier League.
Dec 22, 15:06
Miguel Michu slots the ball pass Wojciech Szczesny to score the opener on December 1, 2012
Michael Laudrup: 'Miguel Michu similar to Robin van Persie'
Swansea boss Michael Laudrup believes that Miguel Michu shares many of the same qualities as Manchester United striker Robin van Persie.
Dec 22, 00:19
Robin Van Persie celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal on December 1, 2012
Alisher Usmanov: 'Selling Robin van Persie to Manchester United was a mistake'
Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov believes that the club should not have sold striker Robin van Persie to Manchester United in the summer.
Dec 21, 04:14
Shinji Kagawa
Shinji Kagawa sings 'Gangnam Style' at Manchester United Christmas party
Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa sings 'Gangnam Style' at the club's Christmas party.
Dec 19, 13:51
Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson applauds his team after winning 3-1 against Sunderland on December 15, 2012
Striking options please Sir Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson compares his current Manchester United striking unit to the one that he had in 1999.
Dec 18, 18:41
Ashley Williams
Ashley Williams aware of Robin van Persie threat
Ashley Williams warns his Swansea City teammates to be wary of Robin van Persie at the weekend.
Dec 18, 15:25
Robin Van Persie celebrates scoring the winner against Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Robin van Persie is like Eric Cantona'
Sir Alex Ferguson compares Robin van Persie's influence on Manchester United to the one that Eric Cantona had.
Dec 18, 13:56
United striker Robin Van Persie celebrates his opener against Sunderland on December 15, 2012
Manchester United's Phil Jones praises Robin van Persie's prolific start
Manchester United defender Phil Jones says that it is "great" to have striker Robin van Persie at Old Trafford after the Dutchman netted his 15th goal for the club at the weekend.
Dec 17, 09:32
Olivier Giroud scores for Arsenal on November 17, 2012
Olivier Giroud targets next level
Olivier Giroud says that he wants to improve further after his recent good form for Arsenal.
Dec 17, 07:44
Robin Van Persie celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal on December 1, 2012
Martin O'Neill compares Robin van Persie to Lionel Messi
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill claims that Robin van Persie is as important to Manchester United as Lionel Messi is to Barcelona.
Dec 17, 04:50
Christian Benteke celebrates his opener at Anfield on December 15, 2012
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its Premier League Team of the Week.
Dec 16, 23:30
United striker Robin Van Persie celebrates his opener against Sunderland on December 15, 2012
Video: Robin van Persie sings 'Glory, Glory Man United'
Watch Manchester United frontman Robin van Persie sing one of the club's songs.
Dec 16, 15:03
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
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill looks on against Chelsea on December 8, 2012
Martin O'Neill: 'Manchester United can win the league'
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill backs Manchester United to win the Premier League title due to their attacking options.
Dec 15, 19:04
Man City boss Roberto Mancini against Newcastle on December 15, 2012
Roberto Mancini happy with City response
Man City boss Roberto Mancini is delighted with his side returning to winning ways against Newcastle today.
Dec 15, 17:25
Tom Cleverley congratulates Wayne Rooney after his goal on December 15, 2012
Match Analysis: Manchester United 3-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole looks at Manchester United's 3-1 win over Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday.
Dec 15, 17:24
Tom Cleverley congratulates Wayne Rooney after his goal on December 15, 2012
Manchester United move six points clear
A 3-1 victory over Sunderland moves Manchester United six points clear of rivals Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.
Dec 15, 16:50
United striker Robin Van Persie celebrates his opener against Sunderland on December 15, 2012
Half-Time Report: Manchester United in control against Sunderland
First-half goals from Robin van Persie and Tom Cleverley give Manchester United the advantage of Sunderland at Old Trafford.
Dec 15, 15:47
Tom Cleverley congratulates Wayne Rooney after his goal on December 15, 2012
Live Commentary: Manchester United 3-1 Sunderland - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you a minute-by-minute report of Manchester United's 3-1 win over Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday.
Dec 15, 13:55
Man City's Samir Nasri takes on the Borussia Dortmund defence on December 4, 2012
Samir Nasri battling severe migraine trouble
Samir Nasri is battling a severe migraine problem which is at its worst in cold conditions, according to reports.
Dec 15, 02:12
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