David Moyes has named Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata together in his Manchester United starting line-up for the first time as the Red Devils look to maintain their Barclays Premier League momentum at Stoke.

Juan Mata has been handed his first Manchester United start for their Barclays Premier League encounter with Cardiff – and Robin van Persie returned too as David Moyes’ men looked to kick-start their season.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes fit-again Craig Bellamy can have a big impact on Cardiff’s battle against relegation.

Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is closing in on his first signings as Bluebirds boss.

Alex Ferguson is expected to make massive changes for tomorrow’s Carling Cup quarter-final with West Ham.

Alex Ferguson was not in attendance for Manchester United as their quest for a fifth League Cup crown began against Scunthorpe in a Carling Cup third-round tie at Glanford Park.

Bebe is expected to be part of Manchester United’s squad for the first time as the Carling Cup holders begin the defence of their trophy at Scunthorpe.

EVEN if he does leaves the club in four years when he reaches 65, Arsene Wenger’s legacy at Arsenal may continue for decades to come.

Alex Ferguson is facing a major defensive headache ahead of Manchester United’s Champions League encounter with Wolfsburg tonight.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will again ring the changes for the Carling Cup match against Barnsley at Oakwell tomorrow.

Michael Owen’s reward for his dramatic Manchester derby match-winner is set to be a place in United’s starting line-up for the start of their Carling Cup defence at Old Trafford tomorrow night.