Manchester United have an awards double to celebrate after Alex Ferguson and Wayne Rooney respectively won the Barclays Manager and Player of the Month prizes for February.

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Manchester United and Arsenal are among a group of top clubs chasing Lyon’s star midfielder Michael Essien, according to the player’s agent.

The draw has been made for the first knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League. Manchester United play Porto, Chelsea go to Stuttgart, and Arsenal take on Celta Vigo.

Leeds striker Alan Smith was today arrested over allegations that he kicked a bottle into a crowd at a game against Manchester United last month, police said.

Manchester United face a Battle of Britain in their quest to win the Champions League after being drawn against Rangers as they enter their eighth successive top-flight European campaign.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to make his long-awaited return from knee surgery in a reserve-team outing against Aston Villa next week.

Fulham today confirmed they have received “unsolicited and unwelcome” approaches for striker Louis Saha from a number of clubs – including Manchester United.

Manchester United today revealed they will embark on a tour of Asia before the start of the 2005/06 season.

Bruno N’Gotty has put a goal on the board for Bolton in their Premiership clash against Manchester United.

Manchester United are considering a move for the giant Senegal international midfielder Pape Bouba Diop, according to the player.

Manchester United skipper Roy Keane has opted not to appeal against his five-match ban and £150,000 (€235,000) fine.

Manchester United tonight issued an emphatic denial to a report claiming that David Beckham will join Real Madrid in a £38m deal this summer.

Eleven people have been arrested during sporadic outbreaks of violence before and after the match between Leeds United and Manchester United.

Manchester United's David Beckham and Ryan Giggs are both united in wanting an end to midday kick-offs.

The father of murdered Soham schoolgirl Holly Wells today praised Manchester United for treating his family “like royalty” when they visited Old Trafford earlier this week.

Gerard Houllier has laid down the gauntlet to Arsenal and Manchester United by declaring: "We can win the Premiership".

Phil Thompson wants Liverpool's clash with Blackburn at Anfield moved to May 8, the same night Manchester United and Arsenal go head-to-head at Old Trafford.

Manchester United have dismissed claims that they had booked the Orient Express for the FA Cup final.

David Beckham insists he is not greedy and says the rumours of his sky-high pay demands at Manchester United are rubbish.