Arsene Wenger will put his faith in modern-day recovery methods to prepare his Arsenal players for a busy week — even though he does not trust them.

Jose Mourinho has told everyone associated with Manchester United to forget the three-year period under David Moyes and Louis van Gaal as he looks to replicate the triumphant history that made the club a “giant”.

Jose Mourinho is close to becoming Manchester United manager, although the appointment has been complicated by the fact former club Chelsea own the trademark to his name.

Do you immediately know what is meant by the phrase ‘Olympiakos moment’? I suspect you may well do — especially after United’s catastrophically awful display at Anfield on Thursday, when the fateful words sprang to many a Red lip.

It’s a safe bet none of the 22 players who start tomorrow’s Community Shield spent their formative years dreaming of winning this ‘prize’.

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Bobby Charlton is certain Manchester United will finish above their bitter rivals City next year.

In the afterglow of Ryan Giggs’ first game as Manchester United’s interim manager, many influential voices within football believe the Welsh man should be given the job on a full-time basis.

Manchester United have begun their hunt for a successor to David Moyes in earnest, drawing up a shortlist and sending out feelers to potential candidates.

Paul Scholes has been added to Ryan Giggs’ backroom staff at Manchester United.

Beleaguered Manchester United boss David Moyes insists Alex Ferguson’s shadow is not looming over him as he attempts to revive the club’s season.

Robin van Persie wasted no time in picking up where he left off last season with the final goal in Manchester United’s comfortable win over the A League All Stars in Sydney.

Rio Ferdinand has offered dressing room backing for the appointment of David Moyes as Manchester United’s new manager.

The trophy is yet to be handed out – yet Alex Ferguson already has a steely glare on next year’s Premier League campaign.

Manchester United’s joy was unconfined: a 20th title wrapped up well inside of April, the chance now of a record Premier League points tally, and all achieved with a magnificent demonstration of football artistry.

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FIFA president Sepp Blatter has paid tribute to Ryan Giggs’ loyalty as the Manchester United winger looks forward to playing his 1,000th professional match.

Arsene Wenger must hate August 15.

Alex Ferguson does not believe FIFA will ever launch a crackdown to rid football of the scourge of diving.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson admits the Premier League title race is back on. Last weekend it seemed to be in the bag for United, who had opened up an eight-point lead with six games remaining over a Manchester City side imploding under Roberto Mancini.

Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United’s capacity to come up with late moments of drama is woven into the fabric of the club’s history.

Every title race has a decisive moment and it was hard to escape the feeling that those at White Hart Lane may well have witnessed this year’s turning point.

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He has been in the Big Brother House less than a week and 'X Factor' flop Frankie Cocozza has already bared his backside to the nation again.

WAYNE ROONEY’S two goals offered a short, sharp response to those pundits who believe he could be on his way out of Old Trafford due to differences with Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.

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THEY might have shared the spoils on the pitch, but Manchester United and Liverpool remain poles apart.

ALEX FERGUSON last night paid tribute to Michael Owen after the striker’s double helped Manchester United to an easy 3-0 Carling Cup win over Leeds.

OF the Manchester United youngsters that have won so much praise and faith from Alex Ferguson, Danny Welbeck has been the one to raise eyebrows, yet he justified the hype with a goal and an assist as the champions maintained their perfect start to the season last night.

NEMANJA VIDIC has insisted Manchester United will not fall victim to any gamesmanship from Barcelona players as Alex Ferguson’s side build up to Saturday’s Champions League final.

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John O’Shea believes the secret to Manchester United’s title drive is quite simple – keep giving the ball to Dimitar Berbatov.

Alex Ferguson heaped praise on his defence after 10-man Manchester United continued their remarkable run against Tottenham.

Kenny Dalglish failed to get the dream start he was looking for as Manchester United ensured his second stint as the new Liverpool boss began with an FA Cup defeat at Old Trafford.

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ALEX FERGUSON is the master of late goals and he has taught his star pupil Alex McLeish well.

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