Wayne Rooney
Team News: Rooney not in Man United squad
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney is not named in their squad to take on Newcastle United at Old Trafford.
Dec 26, 14:08
 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
 Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney: 'I deserved to be substituted'
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney admits that he could have 'no complaints' at being substituted in his side's 1-1 draw with Swansea City on Sunday.
Dec 26, 06:19
 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
 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 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
 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
 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
 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
 Wayne Rooney strikes again to score his second goal of the match against Reading on December 1, 2012
Wayne Rooney eyes Sunderland revenge
Wayne Rooney is desperate to punish Sunderland fans for cheering when Manchester United were denied the league title on the final day of last season, according to reports.
Dec 15, 02:53
 Joe Hart stops a fan from confronting Rio Ferdinand
Vincent Kompany: 'Fans are not animals'
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany does not want to see netting introduced at English stadiums as a way of protecting the players from violent fans.
Dec 14, 12:20
 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
 Wayne Rooney strikes again to score his second goal of the match against Reading on December 1, 2012
Wayne Rooney suffering with illness
Illness forces Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney to cancel a book signing event.
Dec 11, 13:45
 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
 Wayne Rooney strikes again to score his second goal of the match against Reading on December 1, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Wayne Rooney will score more'
Sir Alex Ferguson expects Wayne Rooney to score a number of goals over the coming weeks for Manchester United.
Dec 10, 16:17
 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
 Ashley Young
Ashley Young: 'Fan could have taken Rio Ferdinand's eye out'
Manchester United winger Ashley Young says that it's "not nice" to witness players getting attacked by fans after Rio Ferdinand was hit by an object thrown from the crowd during the Manchester derby.
Dec 10, 09:31
 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
 Wayne Rooney celebrates his goal with team mates Ashley Young and Robin Van Persie on December 9, 2012
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its Premier League Team of the Week.
Dec 9, 23:35
 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
 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
 Wayne Rooney celebrates his goal with team mates Ashley Young and Robin Van Persie on December 9, 2012
Half-Time Report: Wayne Rooney brace gives Manchester United lead
Wayne Rooney scores twice as Manchester United take a 2-0 lead at half-time.
Dec 9, 14:17
 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
 Wayne Rooney takes a penalty to score his team's second goal on December 1, 2012
Wayne Rooney: 'Wide areas key to winning Manchester derby'
Wayne Rooney says that Manchester United must make use of the wide areas to defeat Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Dec 9, 06:01
 Wayne Rooney strikes again to score his second goal of the match against Reading on December 1, 2012
Wayne Rooney determined to win Manchester derby
Wayne Rooney is determined to win the Manchester derby on Sunday and increase the pressure on Manchester City.
Dec 9, 04:07
 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
 Sir Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Wayne Rooney is improving'
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists that striker Wayne Rooney will have benefited from playing against CFR Cluj on Wednesday night.
Dec 6, 12:48
 Cluj forward Luis Alberto celebrates against Man Utd on December 5, 2012
Manchester United slump to CFR Cluj defeat
Manchester United end their Champions League group campaign with a 1-0 defeat at home to CFR Cluj.
Dec 5, 21:38
 Alex Ferguson
Half-Time Report: Manchester United goalless with CFR Cluj
Manchester United are held to a goalless draw in the opening half of this evening's Champions League clash with CFR Cluj at Old Trafford.
Dec 5, 20:34
 Cluj forward Luis Alberto celebrates against Man Utd on December 5, 2012
Live Commentary: Manchester United 0-1 CFR Cluj - as it happened
Live text coverage of the Champions League Group H match between Manchester United and CFR Cluj at Old Trafford, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Dec 5, 18:45
 Wayne Rooney strikes again to score his second goal of the match against Reading on December 1, 2012
Wayne Rooney to start against CFR Cluj
Wayne Rooney will feature from the beginning for Manchester United against CFR Cluj at Old Trafford tomorrow night.
Dec 4, 14:57
 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
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