Patrice Evra and Samir Evra battle for the ball on December 9, 2012
Neil Warnock slams Samir Nasri
Neil Warnock points the finger at Samir Nasri for not blocking Robin van Persie's winning goal at the Etihad last Sunday.
Dec 15, 00:15
 Juan Mata
'Match of the Day' magazine announce Player of the Year awards
Match of the Day magazine announce the winners of their Player of the Year awards voted for by readers.
Dec 14, 12:42
 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
 Wayne Rooney strikes again to score his second goal of the match against Reading on December 1, 2012
Ryan Giggs backs deeper Wayne Rooney role
Ryan Giggs thinks that Wayne Rooney will flourish in a deeper role behind Robin van Persie this season.
Dec 13, 02:29
 A frustrated Arsene Wenger on the touchline on December 1, 2012
Arsene Wenger: Loss of players is a "worry"
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reveals his regret at losing a number of players over the last few years.
Dec 12, 19:08
 Robin Van Persie celebrates scoring the winner against Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Robin van Persie's derby winner 'nets £60k for punter on £2 bet'
A punter in Birmingham wins £60,000 following Robin van Persie's winning goal for Manchester United in the Manchester derby after putting £2 on an accumulator.
Dec 12, 14:37
 Rio Ferdinand receives medical treatment to his cut head on December 9, 2012
Ryan Giggs defends Manchester United teammate Rio Ferdinand
Ryan Giggs says that Rio Ferdinand did not provoke Manchester City fans while celebrating Robin van Persie's injury-time winner in the derby on Sunday.
Dec 12, 03:23
 Joleon Lescott
Manchester City's Joleon Lescott buys five packets of Shisha after 'X Factor' final
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott buys five packets of Shisha flavouring after watching the X Factor final in Manchester.
Dec 11, 13:31
 Striker Javier Hernandez scores his team's third goal versus QPR on November 24, 2012
Manchester United's Robin van Persie praises Javier Hernandez's workrate
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie believes that Javier Hernandez sets a good "example" for the rest of his teammates.
Dec 11, 10:16
 Gordon Taylor
Gordon Taylor: 'Rio Ferdinand could have lost his eye'
Gordon Taylor says that the safety of the players and fans in football needs to be improved.
Dec 11, 06:17
 Robin Van Persie celebrates scoring the winner against Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Patrice Evra praises Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie
Patrice Evra praises Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie for their recent goalscoring exploits which have seen Man United move six points clear of rivals City in the Premier League.
Dec 10, 22:50
 Yaya Toure is congratulated by Samir Nasri after scoring his team's first goal on December 9, 2012
Yaya Toure calls for Manchester City 'toughness'
Yaya Toure insists that Manchester City are more determined to defend their Premier League title following their dramatic defeat to rivals United.
Dec 10, 21:26
 Patrice Evra and Samir Evra battle for the ball on December 9, 2012
Gary Neville questions Samir Nasri's contributions
Gary Neville questions what Samir Nasri gives to Manchester City during the bigger matches.
Dec 10, 19:36
 Joe Hart stops a fan from confronting Rio Ferdinand
Man City revoke fan's season ticket
The Manchester City supporter who attempted to confront Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand yesterday is stripped of his season ticket.
Dec 10, 15:50
 Ashley Young trains with United
Ashley Young hails Manchester United's spirit
Ashley Young expresses his delight at the way Manchester United managed to defeat Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 10, 13:55
 Joe Hart stops a fan from confronting Rio Ferdinand
Manchester City fan apologises for attempted Rio Ferdinand confrontation
Matthew Stott says sorry to Rio Ferdinand after he tried to confront the Manchester United player yesterday afternoon.
Dec 10, 13:28
 Robin Van Persie celebrates scoring the winner against Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Joe Hart, Robin van Persie attend 'The X Factor' final together
Manchester City and Manchester United rivals Joe Hart and Robin van Persie sit next to each other at the final of The X Factor just hours after the fierce Manchester derby.
Dec 10, 12:20
 Man City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline against Borussia Dortmund on December 4, 2012
Manchester City's Roberto Mancini disappointed in Samir Nasri's defending
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini criticises Samir Nasri for his failure to defend Robin van Persie's free kick, which won the fierce derby for Manchester United.
Dec 10, 09:55
 Rio Ferdinand receives medical treatment to his cut head on December 9, 2012
Manchester City apologise to Rio Ferdinand
Manchester City apologise to Rio Ferdinand after he was hit by a coin while celebrating Manchester United's winning goal during the Manchester derby.
Dec 10, 06:41
 Patrice Evra and Samir Evra battle for the ball on December 9, 2012
Patrice Evra hails 'massive' win
Patrice Evra says that Manchester United's 3-2 win over Manchester City will help them psychologically for the rest of the season.
Dec 10, 06:14
 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
 Pablo Zabaleta strikes the ball through Phil Jones' legs to score the equaliser on December 9, 2012
Pablo Zabaleta: 'A draw would have been fair'
Pablo Zabaleta believes that Manchester City were unlucky to lose Sunday's derby to Manchester United.
Dec 9, 21:17
 Wayne Rooney slots the ball past Joe Hart to score his second goal on December 9, 2012
Wayne Rooney delighted to end Manchester City record
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney admits that it 'feels great' to end Manchester City's unbeaten home record in Sunday's derby.
Dec 9, 19:35
 Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against rivals Manchester United on December 9, 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'Manchester City didn't deserve to lose'
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini insists that his side did not deserve to lose Sunday's Manchester derby.
Dec 9, 18:25
 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
 Robin Van Persie celebrates scoring the winner against Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Robin van Persie hails "special" derby
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie dscribes his side's last-minute win over rivals Manchester City as "special".
Dec 9, 16:16
 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
 Vincent Kompany
Vincent Kompany excited by Robin van Persie battle
Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany reveals that he is excited by the challenge of playing against Robin van Persie during Sunday's Manchester derby.
Dec 8, 06:53
 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
 Robin van Persie celebrates scoring the first for United on November 28, 2012
Robin van Persie vows to improve
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie believes that there is still room for him to improve this season.
Dec 7, 19:31
 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
 Bacary Sagna
Bacary Sagna heading for Arsenal exit?
Bacary Sagna reportedly tells his teammates that he expects to leave Arsenal at the end of the season.
Dec 6, 08:49
 Danny Welbeck
Danny Welbeck: Robin van Persie's presence is a "great benefit to me"
Danny Welbeck claims that Robin van Persie's form for Manchester United this season has helped him improve as a footballer.
Dec 4, 19:54
 Miguel Michu celebrates after scoring his second goal on December 1, 2012
Who will be the next Michu?
Sports Mole identifies five La Liga stars who could follow in Swansea City attacker Michu's footsteps in the Premier League.
Dec 3, 14:03
 Federico Macheda
Manchester United's Federico Macheda heading for loan exit?
Two Championship clubs reportedly express an eagerness to sign Manchester United striker Federico Macheda on loan.
Dec 3, 13:43
 Reading boss Brian McDermott at Wigan on November 24, 2012
Brian McDermott: 'Manchester United showed us respect'
Brian McDermott says that Manchester United showed Reading respect when the two sides met on Saturday.
Dec 3, 07:38
 Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick praises Manchester United's "firepower"
Michael Carrick reveals that Manchester United's attacking options means that they never know when they are beaten.
Dec 2, 12:26
 Wayne Rooney strikes again to score his second goal of the match against Reading on December 1, 2012
Match Analysis: Reading 3-4 Manchester United
Sports Mole looks back over the seven-goal encounter between Reading and Manchester United.
Dec 1, 19:55
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