Michael Carrick is thankful for Paul Scholes’ presence alongside him at Manchester United – and it has nothing to do with the song in his honour.

Alex Ferguson would not have been surprised if Andre Villas-Boas had turned his back on the “mad” English game following his ill-fated spell at Chelsea.

Manchester United 2 West Brom 0

Manchester United 2 Newcastle 1

Michael Carrick is crossing his fingers that all everyone is talking about after Sunday’s Barclays Premier League showdown between Manchester United and Liverpool is the football.

Manchester United 4 Wigan 0

Arsene Wenger must hate August 15.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is trying to work out whether Manchester City are actively trying to lure him into a war of words.

Alex Ferguson has turned the tables on Manchester City by accusing Roberto Mancini of desperation by bringing back Carlos Tevez.

Alex Ferguson believes the entire Barclays Premier League season is building up to a dramatic Manchester derby day crescendo.

A lot can happen in Fergie time.

MANCHESTER UNITED winger Nani admitted he is a frequent victim of Alex Ferguson’s infamous ‘hairdryer’.

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 3 Bolton 0

ALEX FERGUSON has rejected the suggestion Paul Scholes’ Manchester United return is a step backwards.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has sparked a fitness scare ahead of the Red Devils’ Premier League encounter with Bolton on Saturday by hinting he has been struck down by a stomach virus.

EDWIN VAN DER SAR enjoyed a memorable send-off as the recently-retired goalkeeper bid farewell at a testimonial evening at a packed Amsterdam ArenA last night.

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has joined the growing call from Europe’s leading clubs for changes to FIFA’s fixture calendar.

Alex Ferguson confirmed Manchester United are not currently in the market for new summer signings and he is looking at the Old Trafford dressing room to provide the answer to Paul Scholes’ retirement.

Manchester United have confirmed Spain Under-21 goalkeeper David de Gea is to join them on a five-year contract.

MANCHESTER UNITED icon Eric Cantona is coming back to Old Trafford.

Alex Ferguson believes a Champions League final win over Barcelona at Wembley would end any debate about the merits of his current Manchester United side.

THE most memorable scene of Saturday’s Manchester Cup semi-final occurred a few seconds after the final whistle amid the tussle sparked by Mario Balotelli’s gloating celebrations over by the Manchester United fans.

Alex Ferguson would be happy to place his faith in Manchester United’s back-up wide-men for Saturday’s Premier League encounter with Wolves.

Manchester Utd 3 Newcastle Utd 0

ALEX FERGUSON is not ready to ride into the sunset just yet. Not for the first time in his illustrious career, Ferguson has been at the centre of intense speculation about his date of retirement. The latest rumours suggest the Scot will vacate the Manchester United hot-seat at the end of next season, to be replaced by either Jose Mourinho or David Moyes.

MANCHESTER UNITED midfielder Darren Fletcher believes Chelsea are beginning to feel the strain as the race for the Barclays Premier League title reaches a climax.

The brother of Manchester United striker Mame Biram Diouf was allegedly assaulted outside Eastlands after the dramatic injury-time win over Manchester City on Saturday.

AS ash clouds continue to mass over Europe, Carlo Ancelotti’s message to his Chelsea players after a potentially defining day in the Premier League title race will be similar to the advice given to trapped tourists: stay grounded and don’t panic.

Manchester United 4 AC Milan 0 (United win 7-2 on aggregate)

Wolves 0 Man Utd 1

BEFORE Christmas I thought Didier Drogba was a shoo-in as footballer of the year.

IF THE Manchester United era was ever in danger of coming to a close this season, as some critics suggested, there can be no doubt whatsoever that its demise has, at the very least, been postponed following an outstanding victory over title rivals Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

WAYNE ROONEY’S unprecedented season, continued unabated as Manchester United returned to the top of the Premier League on Saturday night, presenting Alex Ferguson with welcome relief from off-field controversies and Fabio Capello with growing concerns.

If Alex Ferguson needed any reminding of the fickle nature of football supporters, he would have got it by tuning into MUTV immediate after Manchester United’s stunning FA Cup demise yesterday.

Manchester United 3 Wolves 0

Alex Ferguson has cautioned against Manchester United getting “too cocky” by believing their European job is done just one game into the Champions League.

Michael Owen marked his Manchester United debut with a late winner to save his side’s blushes in Kuala Lumpur.

RIO FERDINAND has vowed not to gamble on his fitness in tonight’s Champions League final.

Alex Ferguson hailed boy wonder Federico Macheda after the 17-year-old’s late goal sent Manchester United back to the top of the Premier League table on Saturday.

Jonny Evans is not surprised Carlos Tevez responded to doubts over his Manchester United future with a four-goal salvo against Blackburn last night.

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