Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson during his side's match against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson stands by decision to drop Wayne Rooney
Sir Alex Ferguson says that he made the right decision to drop Wayne Rooney to the bench for Manchester United's defeat to Real Madrid.
Mar 8, 10:31
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson protests after Nani is sent off during the second half against Real Madrid on March 5, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Champions League injustice was not easy to take'
Sir Alex Ferguson admits that he 'lost faith' in the game when Nani was controversially sent off during Manchester United's Champions League defeat to Real Madrid.
Mar 8, 10:12
Wayne Rooney celebrates
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Wayne Rooney won't be sold in the summer'
Sir Alex Ferguson insists that Wayne Rooney will not be shown the door at Manchester United this summer.
Mar 8, 09:49
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates equalising against Southampton on January 30, 2013
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney would opt for Barcelona move?
Wayne Rooney would reportedly prefer a transfer to Barcelona in the summer if he is forced out of Manchester United.
Mar 8, 09:06
Wayne Rooney moments after missing a penalty during the FA Cup third round replay against West Ham on January 16, 2013
No interest in Wayne Rooney?
Reports suggest that interest in Wayne Rooney would be scant among Europe's big clubs this summer.
Mar 8, 03:08
Wayne Rooney takes a penalty to score his team's second goal on December 1, 2012
Wayne Rooney exit to trigger Cristiano Ronaldo return?
Wayne Rooney is reportedly resigned to leaving Manchester United in the summer to make way for Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mar 7, 15:06
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates equalising against Southampton on January 30, 2013
Steve McClaren: 'Wayne Rooney won't want to leave Manchester United'
Former Manchester United assistant manager Steve McClaren believes that Wayne Rooney will remain at Old Trafford during the summer.
Mar 7, 13:30
Wayne Rooney strikes again to score his second goal of the match against Reading on December 1, 2012
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney loses fans in shirt sales
The shirt sales of Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney drop to 6% amid rumours that he could be on his way out of Old Trafford in the summer.
Mar 7, 12:43
Wayne Rooney celebrates
Sir Alex Ferguson concerned by Wayne Rooney's lifestyle?
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly concerned that Wayne Rooney's lifestyle of drinking and smoking is affecting his form.
Mar 7, 09:09
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates equalising against Southampton on January 30, 2013
Manchester United open to £35m Wayne Rooney exit
Manchester United will let Wayne Rooney leave the club in the summer if they receive £35m for the player, according to reports.
Mar 7, 08:36
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney scores his side's fourth goal against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Manchester United seek Wayne Rooney exit?
Manchester United are reportedly looking to sell Wayne Rooney for around £20m at the end of the season.
Mar 7, 00:30
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Lionel Messi: 'Gareth Bale, Wayne Rooney are top players'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi reveals a desire to play alongside Tottenham Hotspur attacker Gareth Bale and Manchester United's Wayne Rooney.
Mar 6, 17:30
Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen
Michael Owen: Wayne Rooney needs "to get his head down"
Michael Owen says that Wayne Rooney's Manchester United future remains in his hands.
Mar 6, 12:29
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho in the stands at Old Trafford to watch his team's Champions League opponents Manchester United play against Everton on February 10, 2013
Jose Mourinho: 'Decision to drop Wayne Rooney shouldn't be questioned'
Jose Mourinho says that nobody has the right to question Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to demote Wayne Rooney to the bench.
Mar 6, 11:02
Wayne Rooney
Dion Dublin: 'Wayne Rooney should never have been dropped'
Dion Dublin believes that Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson made a mistake in dropping Wayne Rooney to the bench for last night's defeat to Real Madrid.
Mar 6, 09:52
Danny Welbeck
Martin Keown praises Danny Welbeck
Martin Keown praises Danny Welbeck for his performance in Manchester United's 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Mar 6, 05:54
Wayne Rooney moments after missing a penalty during the FA Cup third round replay against West Ham on January 16, 2013
Jamie Redknapp will be "amazed" if Wayne Rooney stays at Manchester United
Jamie Redknapp says that he will be "amazed" if Wayne Rooney is still a Manchester United player next season.
Mar 6, 05:38
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo is congratulated by team mates after scoring against Manchester United on March 5, 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo knocks out 10-man Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo scores the decisive goal as Real Madrid progress to the Champions League last eight at the expense of his former club Manchester United.
Mar 5, 21:38
Manchester United's Ryan Giggs and Real Madrid's Mesut Ozil battle for the ball on March 5, 2013
Half-Time Report: Real Madrid fail to make breakthrough
Manchester United are on course to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals after entering the break at Old Trafford goalless with Real Madrid.
Mar 5, 20:32
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates equalising against Southampton on January 30, 2013
Team News: Wayne Rooney on bench for Manchester United
Wayne Rooney is left out of Manchester United's starting lineup against Real Madrid tonight.
Mar 5, 18:53
Wayne Rooney celebrates
Wayne Rooney: 'Manchester United fans will help us against Real Madrid'
Wayne Rooney says that the Manchester United fans will provide a "special" atmosphere at Old Trafford against Real Madrid this evening.
Mar 5, 10:05
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates equalising against Southampton on January 30, 2013
Premier League stars invited to play in celebrity golf tournament
Carlos Tevez, David Beckham and Wayne Rooney are among the names invited to play in a celebrity golf tournament over three days in Las Vegas this summer.
Mar 5, 04:27
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates equalising against Southampton on January 30, 2013
Wayne Rooney ready for Real Madrid battle
Wayne Rooney says he is ready to battle with Manchester United until the end of the season after his recent injury spell.
Mar 4, 09:05
Manchester United's Shinji Kagawa celebrates scoring his third goal against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its Premier League team of the week following another explosive seven days of action.
Mar 4, 00:11
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney scores his side's fourth goal against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Wayne Rooney: 'Real Madrid clash will be special'
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney insists that he is looking forward to the Champions League clash against Real Madrid on Tuesday.
Mar 3, 13:45
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney scores his side's fourth goal against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Wayne Rooney hails Manchester United's "professional job" against Norwich City
Wayne Rooney is pleased that Manchester United were able to focus on beating Norwich City yesterday with a Champions League tie coming up on Tuesday.
Mar 3, 12:24
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho and Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson during their sides games on February 13, 2013
Preview:Manchester United vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole looks ahead to Tuesday's evenly-poised Champions League last-16 clash between Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Mar 3, 11:43
Manchester United's Shinji Kagawa celebrates scoring his third goal against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Match Analysis: Manchester United 4-0 Norwich City
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Manchester United's 4-0 win over Norwich City earlier this afternoon.
Mar 2, 17:35
Manchester United's Shinji Kagawa celebrates scoring his second goal against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Shinji Kagawa hat-trick leads Manchester United to victory
Shinji Kagawa scores a hat-trick as Manchester United ease past Norwich City with a 4-0 win.
Mar 2, 16:59
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson at the Liberty Stadium on December 23, 2012
Half-Time Report: Shinji Kagawa nets opener on stroke of half time
Shinji Kagawa's goal on the stroke of half time hands Manchester United the advantage against Norwich City.
Mar 2, 15:55
Ryan Giggs
Team News: Ryan Giggs denied chance to make 1,000th appearance
Ryan Giggs is not named in the Manchester United squad to face Norwich City, meaning that he will not make his 1,000th career appearance on Saturday.
Mar 2, 14:21
Manchester United's Shinji Kagawa shoots to score the opening goal against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Live Commentary: Manchester United 4-0 Norwich City - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the Premier League clash between league leaders Manchester United and Norwich City.
Mar 2, 14:00
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates equalising against Southampton on January 30, 2013
Wayne Rooney relies on back-to-back home games
Wayne Rooney insists that it's helpful to Manchester United's season to have back-to-back games at Old Trafford.
Feb 28, 10:33
Wayne Rooney
England stars back Comic Relief by sporting red noses
England footballers including Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard back charity Comic Relief by wearing special edition T-shirts and red noses.
Feb 27, 14:58
Wayne Rooney strikes again to score his second goal of the match against Reading on December 1, 2012
Paris Saint-Germain line up bid for Manchester United's Wayne Rooney?
Paris Saint-Germain will reportedly make a bid for Manchester United's England international Wayne Rooney this sumer.
Feb 26, 23:02
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez celebrates scoring his second goal in his sides match against Fulham on January 26, 2012
Real Madrid eye Javier Hernandez?
According to reports, Real Madrid want to sign Javier Hernandez, who has become frustrated at Manchester United.
Feb 24, 00:19
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates equalising against Southampton on January 30, 2013
Wayne Rooney in Manchester United squad
Wayne Rooney recovers from a sinus infection to be included in the Manchester United squad for Saturday's Premier League trip to Queens Park Rangers.
Feb 22, 23:45
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates equalising against Southampton on January 30, 2013
Wayne Rooney: 'Lionel Messi is better than Cristiano Ronaldo'
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes that Barcelona's Lionel Messi is a better player than Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.
Feb 22, 13:56
Robin van Persie celebrates scoring the first for United on November 28, 2012
Wayne Rooney: 'Robin van Persie is not the brightest'
Wayne Rooney says that Robin van Persie is "not the brightest" player within the Manchester United squad.
Feb 22, 12:44
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson prior to kick-off against Everton on February 10, 2013
Preview:Queens Park Rangers vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole looks ahead to Manchester United's trip to Queens Park Rangers.
Feb 21, 15:47
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