Manchester United were without the suspended Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes at The Valley but had £18.5m signing Michael Carrick as a surprise substitute.

Sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer was today thought to be over the 90% threshold required for complete ownership of Manchester United.

Manchester United have confirmed David Bellion will complete a permanent transfer to Nice this summer.

Chelsea set up a title decider against Manchester United in a fortnight’s time with a comfortable victory over 10-man Everton at Stamford Bridge.

Northern Ireland goalkeeper Roy Carroll has been released by Manchester United as part of a player clearout at Old Trafford.

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has revealed the club will look to introduce more performance-related contracts in the future.

Manchester United have confirmed they are considering playing a one-off friendly against Orlando Pirates in South Africa next month.

Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger stuck to their word by fielding vastly under-strength sides as Manchester United and Arsenal went into Carling Cup combat just six weeks after the infamous "Battle of the Buffet" at Old Trafford.

Manchester United keeper Roy Carroll was hit on the head by an object thrown from the crowd during the FA Cup clash with Everton at Goodison Park tonight.

The Football Association are looking into events after the final whistle in Manchester United’s goalless draw with Crystal Palace.

Liam Miller will play for Manchester United’s second string side against Liverpool at Wrexham tonight.

Everton have cut ties with a sponsor following an on-pitch row with Wayne Rooney prior to last weekend’s FA Cup tie with Manchester United.

Roy Carroll is expected to sign a new contract at Manchester United after being given assurances over his future by Alex Ferguson.

Thierry Henry was today ruled out of Arsenal’s plans for Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester United.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is hinting Rio Ferdinand may turn his back on England because of the eight-month ban the defender received for missing a drugs test.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson insists Rio Ferdinand will face Tottenham on Sunday, no matter what the result of his Football Association hearing.

Manchester United’s stadium expansion plans have moved a step closer to fruition after they submitted a formal planning application to Trafford Council.

Wayne Rooney’s future remains unclear following Everton’s 0-0 draw at Manchester United today.

Manchester United have been given a welcome lift with the news the injury Cristiano Ronaldo sustained in Tuesday’s match against Porto is not serious.

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