Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay secured Manchester United a stunning third derby victory of the season as Ederson endured a dismal afternoon in the Manchester City goal.

Wayne Rooney offered 5,000 travelling supporters a reminder of former glories but, thanks in part to two goals from new striker Odion Ighalo, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s current Manchester United side made another potentially significant step forward.

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Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has told supporters he will not be rushed into strengthening his squad in the summer.

Alex Ferguson is relishing the chance of seeing Cristiano Ronaldo in top form again.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has vowed to persevere with his transfer policy rather than spending “magic money” in the summer.

Rafael Benitez believes Liverpool are best placed to challenge Manchester United for Premier League supremacy in coming seasons.

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes believes Stephen Ireland is taking the right steps in his bid to emulate some of English football’s great names.

Barcelona striker Thierry Henry is doubtful for the Champions League final due to an anterior cruciate ligament strain in his right knee.

Diego Milito’s agent claims he is in discussions with Premier League clubs over a move to England for the Genoa striker.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes referees in charge of major matches should come from fully professional leagues in the wake of Chelsea’s controversial UEFA Champions League defeat against Barcelona on Wednesday evening.

Middlesbrough defender Andrew Taylor returns to the squad for Monday night’s derby showdown with Newcastle after recovering from injury.

Manchester City midfielder Shaun-Wright Phillips is facing a race to be fit for the Barclays Premier League game against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Manchester United have broken new ground by announcing a five-year sponsorship deal with Indian telecom services provider Airtel.

Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin is struggling to shake off a virus ahead of the Barclays Premier League clash with Chelsea on Sunday.

Manchester United will find out on Monday whether their appeal against the red card issued to Darren Fletcher in the Champions League semi-final second leg against Arsenal has been successful.

Gary Neville has been included in the Manchester United squad for Sunday’s derby clash against Manchester City at Old Trafford.

On-loan AC Milan midfielder David Beckham has again outlined his commitment to returning to the Los Angeles Galaxy at the end of the Serie A season.

Alex Ferguson does not expect Manchester United to be successful in their attempt to get Darren Fletcher’s Champions League final ban overturned.