Paul Scholes feels Liverpool still rank among Manchester United’s biggest rivals, even given the Merseyside outfit’s recent struggles.

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Alex Ferguson counts himself lucky to have worked with Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs throughout their stellar careers.

Paul Scholes has put pen to paper on a one-year contract extension that keeps the former England midfielder at Manchester United until the end of the 2012/13 season, the club have confirmed.

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Much like a millionaire finding a crumpled €20 note in a jacket, Manchester United thoughtlessly accepted their slice of fortune and got on with the business at hand.

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hailed the “legend” of Thierry Henry after he came off the bench to snatch a dramatic victory at Sunderland.

IT SAYS much about the current standing of Manchester United that their most significant “signing” of the January transfer window, if not their only one, will prove to be a 37-year-old who retired eight months ago to concentrate on coaching.

ALEX FERGUSON treats football management as if it were a game of chess and with only a few days until the new season begins, he has already shown he is several moves ahead of the rest.

BY 5pm yesterday, journalists were queuing up on Twitter to condemn Alex Ferguson for enforcing a media blackout after Manchester United’s crushing defeat to Liverpool.

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Paul Scholes remains on the sidelines as Manchester United look to consolidate their place at the Premier League summit by overcoming Chelsea on Sunday.

Paul Scholes believes the naked hatred that exists between fans of Manchester United and Liverpool will ensure the rivalry between the north west clubs never dies.

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SCOTLAND midfielder Darren Fletcher has revealed the hunger that drives him on a daily basis at Manchester United.

THE RALLYING cry came from the mouth of a babe, yet no matter whether Manchester United are successful in their quest for an unprecedented fourth successive title, Alex Ferguson has some big decisions looming.

DAVID BECKHAM is not a manused to being overshadowed but his Old Trafford homecoming was hijacked by Wayne Rooney last night as the striker produced a mesmerising performance to help Manchester United beat AC Milan and reach the Champions League quarter-finals.

Alex Ferguson has urged Paul Scholes to shelve all thoughts of retiring.

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SO Michael Owen DOES still know where the goal is after all, and few would dispute his clipped finish at Wigan was quite masterful. Be grateful that his leg didn’t snap in two during the process, as has been his wont. He looked suitably delighted, and thankfully spared us the grisly hands-rubbing-together routine he used to indulge in at Liverpool.

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PAUL SCHOLES does not expect Alex Ferguson to perform an “Old Trafford charge” if Manchester United overcome Inter Milan in the Champions League tomorrow.

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ALEX FERGUSON has no doubt Paul Scholes will continue to be a massive influence at Manchester United after handing the veteran midfielder a contract extension that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2010.

ALTHOUGH a point a piece was a fair result, I couldn’t shake off the feeling we missed a chance to put United to the sword, or, rather, that Anelka missed the chance . . . again!

Alex Ferguson will take his seat at Stamford Bridge tonight hoping Liverpool complete the Champions League final line-up – if only to ensure more tickets for Manchester United.

Paul Scholes has admitted Chelsea’s form under new coach Avram Grant surprised everyone at Manchester United.

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Alex Ferguson has declared Paul Scholes’ recent knee operation a “100% success”.

TOMASZ KUSZCZAK could find himself in the firing line for Manchester United on Sunday as Alex Ferguson awaits news of a fitness report on Edwin van der Sar.

Alex Ferguson has called on Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho to apologise for the second time in 72 hours after Manchester United ensured they would be top of the Barclays Premiership at Christmas.

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ALEX FERGUSON has targeted at least one more Champions League triumph before he eventually quits as Manchester United manager.

Manchester United scored four times against Fulham in the opening 20 minutes to lay down a marker for the new Premiership campaign.

Ryan Giggs has joined the conspiracy theorists who believe referees are making a trophy target out of Wayne Rooney.

MANCHESTER UNITED have already declared their intention to appeal against the charges which could land Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes with three-match Premiership bans.

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Alex Ferguson will resist any temptation to rush Paul Scholes’ recovery from a major eye problem despite the midfielder’s surprise appearance at training this week.

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