MANCHESTER UNITED returned to the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Arsenal but although Alex Ferguson believes his team have now set the foundations for another title triumph, in truth neither side were able to put up a totally convincing case to show they are champions-elect.

MANCHESTER UNITED continued their rebuilding for the new season with the signing of winger Gabriel Obertan from Bordeaux yesterday.

MANCHESTER UNITED have appointed Mike Phelan as assistant manager, replacing Carlos Queiroz who left Old Trafford to become Portugal coach in July.

MANCHESTER UNITED have confirmed Spanish defender Gerard Pique has signed a new contract to keep him at Old Trafford until June 2009.