Alex Ferguson has criticised David Luiz’s professionalism, claiming the Chelsea player’s “dying swan” act got fellow Brazilian Rafael sent off at Old Trafford yesterday.

Even if Andre Villas-Boas never finds the success he hopes for in English football, after Saturday’s victory over Manchester United he can rest assured of one thing at least.

Ann Rutherford, the demure brunette actress who played Scarlett O’Hara’s youngest sister in Gone With the Wind, has died. She was 94.

Boyzone star Keith Duffy is set to saddle up alongside legends from Manchester United and cycle the length of Ireland to raise funds for autism.

Former Manchester United defender Denis Irwin is hopeful the Red Devils’ vast experience can be the major influence in the destination of this season’s Barclays Premier League title.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson described today’s 6-1 home rout at the hands of Manchester City as “our worst ever day”.

THE scene before kick-off said plenty. As Alex Ferguson vaulted over a barrier and stood smiling, chewing his gum and chatting to supporters, Carlo Ancelotti sat at the front of the technical area, silent, eyes twitching.

ALEX FERGUSON said he would allow himself 24 hours to savour the magic of Moscow and his achievement in becoming the 14th manager to win two European Cups.

ROY KEANE is worried that unless Manchester United sign a striker during the January transfer window it could fatally undermine their defence of the Premiership title.

WOLVES boss Dave Jones insists the Carling Cup remains a top priority despite preparing to name a weakened side for tonight’s visit of Burnley.

ALEX FERGUSON has insisted Juan Sebastian Veron will stay with Manchester United and face Juventus at the Giants Stadium in New York tonight.

Alex Ferguson has insisted Juan Sebastian Veron will stay with Manchester United and face Juventus at the Giants Stadium tomorrow night.

Tim Howard is being tipped to carve out a top-class career in England, just like fellow American goalkeepers Brad Friedel and Kasey Keller.

Rangers manager Alex McLeish has defended the club’s decision to pull out of a deal to sign Argentinian striker Luciano Figueroa.

Rangers manager Alex McLeish has handed former Manchester United defender David May the chance to resurrect his career.

Oleg Luznhy has been released by Arsenal, it was announced today.

David May insists he has no regrets about joining Manchester United even though he leaves Old Trafford this summer having made just 32 appearances in the past six seasons.

EUROPEAN champions Real Madrid have approached Arsenal's Arsene Wenger and Juventus’ Marcello Lippi in the event they fail to reach a deal with Vicente Del Bosque.

Valencia’s highly-rated midfielder Ruben Baraja would consider a big-money offer from Manchester United.

Alex Ferguson is confident Wes Brown has the mental strength to recover from the shattering blow of a second ruptured cruciate knee ligament injury.

Sir Alex Ferguson knows better than most that next season’s masterplan for domestic and European domination begins almost immediately and that sides who do not strengthen their squads go backwards very quickly.

PETER KENYON does not expect David Beckham’s name to be given more than a fleeting mention when he meets Alex Ferguson to discuss Manchester United’s summer transfer strategy.

It did not take Alex Ferguson long to mark out his next major challenge as Manchester United manager.

MANCHESTER UNITED boss Alex Ferguson will not be allowed to expand his squad this summer even though he has complained it is too weak to compete properly in Europe.

CONFIRMED Champions League quarter-finalists Manchester United seek their 10th victory in this season’s competition tonight with Alex Ferguson claiming his squad is not big enough to cope.

Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ready to face Chelsea tomorrow in the Worthington Cup after recovering from a slight calf strain.

Manchester United could be without David Beckham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for the Worthington Cup quarter-final against Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United have developed the right attitude just in time for tomorrow’s crunch Barclaycard Premiership clash with leaders Arsenal at Old Trafford.

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RIO FERDINAND insists Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson “will not bat an eyelid” about pairing youngsters Wes Brown and John O’Shea at the heart of his defence against FC Basel tonight.

Manchester United could be without seven of their first-team squad when they face Basle in Switzerland tomorrow.

MANCHESTER United need to put on the blinkers in order to revive their flagging Premiership title challenge, according to Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Nicky Butt remains Manchester United’s main doubt as they prepare for tomorrow’s Champions League opener against Maccabi Haifa.

Two Manchester United footballers drove to Brooklyn Beckham’s third birthday party yesterday only to later have their cars towed away.

Manchester United reserve goalkeeper Roy Carroll is in line for a Boxing Day place against Everton at Goodison Park as first choice Fabien Barthez struggles against a back injury.

Phil Neville admits Alex Ferguson’s constant chopping and changing in defence is a factor behind Manchester United’s Premiership collapse.

Manchester United's new Stg£2.5m goalkeeper Roy Carroll has made his Reds debut in a reserve friendly against Sheffield FC.

Manchester United welcomed in the New Year with an awesome display against West Ham - and one which has presented manager Sir Alex Ferguson with a problem to ponder for the months ahead.