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Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez remains confident Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema will both still be at the Bernabeu this coming season.

Valencia claim have hired former Manchester United coach Phil Neville as assistant to head coach Nuno Espirito Santo after the departure of Scotsman Ian Cathro.

Louis van Gaal gave hope to Manchester United fans when he said he was optimistic about the chances of David de Gea staying at Old Trafford.

Louis van Gaal thinks Manchester United will be in a much better position to challenge for the title next year because of their shorter pre-season tour.

Striker Robin van Persie will not play in Manchester United’s derby against City on Sunday despite returning to first-team training.

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Midfielder Angel di Maria is back in training following his pelvic injury and could feature for Manchester United against Stoke on New Year’s Day.

Louis van Gaal has told Manchester United fans 2015 will be a year to remember - for all the right reasons.

Hugo Lloris refused to be beaten as Manchester United finished an ignominious 2014 with a goalless draw at Tottenham.

Man United 3 Newcastle 1 Whether it is his decision to utilise Wayne Rooney in a deep-lying midfield role or take the unusual step of granting his players Christmas Day off, rarely a day goes by in this new era at Old Trafford without Louis van Gaal looking like the perfect man to restore Manchester United to their pre-eminent position in English football.

Christian Eriksen can become one of the Premier League’s best playmakers and go down in Tottenham folklore, according to team-mate Jan Vertonghen.

All the team news from around the grounds ahead of Week 16 in the Premier League - more to follow as it comes in.

Louis van Gaal has baulked at suggestions Manchester United must bolster their defence in the January transfer window.

Louis van Gaal has baulked at suggestions Manchester United must bolster their defence in the January transfer window.

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has laughed off reports that Manchester United are preparing a €20 million offer for Diego Godin in January.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal admits striker Robin van Persie has been struggling for confidence in front of goal and had “a very bad game” against Arsenal last weekend.

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Manchester United 1 Crystal Palace 0

Manchester United have a shortage of centre-backs for Saturday’s home game against Crystal Palace.

Louis van Gaal spent Friday warning his players to retain their composure and avoid a sending off in the Manchester derby.

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Man United 1 Chelsea 1

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Wayne Rooney apologised to his Manchester United team-mates for his reckless lunge on Stewart Downing and has no plans to appeal the red card which he admits he fully deserved.

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West Ham striker Diafra Sakho could face FA action after allegations he head-butted Manchester United defender Luke Shaw in Saturday’s Premier League clash at Old Trafford.

Juan Mata pictured has apologised to Manchester United fans after the team’s embarrassing 5-3 defeat to Leicester.

Juan Mata has apologised to Manchester United fans after the team’s embarrassing 5-3 defeat to Leicester.

Louis van Gaal is convinced Manchester United will bounce back from their 5-3 humbling at the hands of Leicester.

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Rafael knows he must perform to the best of his ability if he is to extend his contract at Manchester United and realise his dream of staying at Old Trafford for the rest of his career.

Manchester United's stellar squad trounced QPR to hand Louis van Gaal his first win as manager.

Louis van Gaal admits he is extremely worried about the number of injuries his Manchester United players are suffering.

Manchester United will today announce record revenues of around £420 million (€523m) for last season with a £25m (€31.1m) profit helped by sales of two million replica shirts worldwide.

All the team news from around the grounds ahead of Week 3 in the Premier League - more to follow as it comes in.

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling and midfielder Ander Herrera will have their condition assessed ahead of Tuesday’s Capital One Cup tie at Sky Bet League One outfit MK Dons.

Manchester United’s transfer ambitions suffered a significant setback yesterday after new Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri insisted midfielder Arturo Vidal will stay in Turin for the forthcoming season.

Manchester United have had to devise a special training programme to get Luke Shaw in shape for the start of the season.