Manchester United have been drawn against Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Arsenal have been drawn against Barcelona.

Michael Owen has been handed his first league start for Manchester United by Alex Ferguson as Burnley hosted top flight action after an absence of 33 years.

A dummy bomb which sparked the evacuation of thousands of football fans from Manchester United’s Old Trafford ground was recorded as having been removed by the security firm which left it there, the club’s executive vice-chairman said.

Torino defender Matteo Darmian is on the verge of signing for Manchester United, according to reports in Italy.

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw is expected to have a second operation on his broken leg today.

Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon expressed his relief at seeing Real Madrid quash speculation they were planning a move for David Beckham, and then insisted the England captain had never been for sale anyway.

Roy Keane reckons Manchester United’s current difficulties also represent an opportunity for his old club — as long as they are prepared to embrace change.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has insisted there is no rift with his assistant manager Ryan Giggs and reacted angrily when questioned about their working relationship.

Manchester United captain Roy Keane wants a player clear-out at Old Trafford in January.

Manchester United and Northern Ireland legend George Best died today aged 59.

Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to retire today after admitting defeat in his long-running battle with knee injuries.

Manchester United expect to confirm the capture of Korean midfielder Park Ji-Sung within the next seven days.

Everton officials will study CCTV footage before deciding whether to make a formal complaint to the Football Association over the behaviour of some Manchester United players during yesterday’s Premiership spectacular at Goodison Park.

Manchester United's John O’Shea said today he hoped next month’s Premiership curtain raiser would not rule him out of watching Waterford's hurlers on the same day.

Alex Ferguson is desperately hoping for a rare piece of good news amid one of the most dismal periods of his Manchester United career to spark the Red Devils’ season back into life.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson tonight said he welcomed a decision not to press charges against him after claims that he indecently assaulted a woman in South Africa.

Harry Kewell is expected to complete a move to Liverpool within the next 24 to 48 hours after snubbing last-ditch bids from Manchester United and Chelsea.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was rubbing his hands with glee at the prospect of his side’s Champions League quarter-final meeting with Manchester United.

Former Manchester United striker Jordi Cruyff feels he was treated unfairly by Sir Alex Ferguson during his time at Old Trafford.

Manchester United player Dwight Yorke today escaped a speeding conviction on a technicality.