The map of Europe presents a very different picture now to the days John Caulfield was gnawing at the ankles of elite club defenders.

Jose Mourinho has called on the Old Trafford faithful to raise the roof for a Europa League semi-final the manager claims is the “most important” match in Manchester United’s history.

European champions Portugal were brought crashing back to earth in their opening World Cup qualifier last night after suffering a deserved 2-0 defeat to Switzerland.

Jose Mourinho is close to becoming Manchester United manager, although the appointment has been complicated by the fact former club Chelsea own the trademark to his name.

Louis van Gaal has called on his players to end the “awful” feeling he has endured since he watched Manchester United crumble to a 3-0 defeat at Arsenal a fortnight ago.

Southampton defender Nathaniel Clyne yesterday underwent a medical on Merseyside ahead of his £12.5m (€17.4m) move to Liverpool.

A "shocked" Louis van Gaal gave Manchester United the hairdryer treatment after the poor first-half performance against Burnley according to Chris Smalling, who labelled the display as their worst of a bumpy season.

Tony Fernandes has branded reports Harry Redknapp faces the sack at QPR as “a load of nonsense”, according to the Loftus Road manager.

Third-placed Manchester United are seven points behind Chelsea and City following their 1-1 draw at 10-man Aston Villa, which ended the Red Devils’ six-game winning streak.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has stressed youth will continue to get a chance at the club and that Danny Welbeck was sold simply because he felt the forward’s goal record was not good enough.

Arsenal have announced the signing of England international forward Danny Welbeck from Barclays Premier League rivals Manchester United for an undisclosed fee.

Di Maria to his agent, "Yeah. Yeah. I got Manchester bit but City, right ? It was City we signed to?"

Wayne Rooney has expressed his pride at being named Manchester United captain by manager Louis van Gaal.

Phil Neville accepts responsibility for his part in Manchester United’s "disaster" last season but has suggested the club’s new boss Louis van Gaal has an easier job on his hands than predecessor David Moyes.

Manchester United defender Rafael has returned home early from the club’s tour of the United States to have treatment on a groin problem.

Former Manchester United stalwart Nicky Butt claims the failure of the club’s seasoned professionals to embrace change contributed to the downfall of manager David Moyes.

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David Moyes insists Marouane Fellaini is finally starting to justify his £27.5 million price tag.

Everton academy coach and former Ireland favourite Kevin Sheedy has put the boot into Manchester United manager David Moyes.

Everton academy coach and former player Kevin Sheedy has put the boot into Manchester United manager David Moyes.

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Jonny Evans believes Manchester United need to be more patient at Old Trafford if they are to stop conceding the kind of goals that sent them spinning to New Year’s Day defeat against Tottenham.

David Moyes believes his Manchester United side are starting to show their true character as they look to pile the pressure on Norwich boss Chris Hughton.

Gary Pallister remains as captivated by Ryan Giggs as he was when first clapped eyes on the Manchester United superstar almost a quarter of a century ago.

David de Gea has claimed he was the victim of some unfair criticism during his early days at Manchester United.

David Moyes is certain Marouane Fellaini will prove to be a massive success at Manchester United.

Rio Ferdinand does not believe beating Chelsea is as sweet as getting one over on old rivals Liverpool and Manchester City.

Although most people within the game will be focusing on the Champions League and next summer’s World Cup, Rio Ferdinand has a gap on his personal CV that leaves his ambitions much closer to home.

Manchester United skipper Nemanja Vidic is a surprise absentee from the club’s pre-season touring squad.

New Manchester United manager David Moyes has confirmed the arrival of three trusted members of his Everton backroom team.

Manchester United have claimed 70 million viewers in Thailand watched Red Devils’ games in the first seven months of last season.

European and German champions Bayern Munich have usurped Manchester United as the world’s biggest brand, according to the latest study from valuation agency, Brand Finance.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson insists the huge numbers that attended last night’s Premier League trophy parade have not prompted him to ponder another retirement U-turn.

Manchester United declared they had “got their trophy back” at the end of the Premier League title-winning parade — but there was no word on whether Wayne Rooney will still be around for the start of their defence.

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John Terry and Rio Ferdinand have both been named on the bench for Chelsea and Manchester United respectively for the Premier League clash at Old Trafford.

Manchester United are targeting an incredible 94 different sectors in which to do commercial deals.