Rugby League bosses have hit back at criticism by Sir Alex Ferguson of their decision to hold big matches at Old Trafford.

SHARES in Manchester United fell yesterday after rumours of a possible meeting between its Irish investors JP McManus and John Magnier and the club's second-largest shareholder to discuss a potential takeover were dismissed.

ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger yesterday urged panicking Manchester United supporters not to crucify Malcolm Glazer before he has even set foot in the door at Old Trafford.

THE family of US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer is in talks with banks to raise cash for a takeover of Manchester United, the world's richest soccer club, according to reports.

MANCHESTER UNITED legend George Best has revealed his disdain for the perpetrators of the food fight which took place at Old Trafford last weekend after the highly-charged game with Arsenal.

Romelu Lukaku trained with Anderlecht for the second successive day as the wantaway striker looks for a Manchester United exit.

Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has stressed he is “very happy” at Old Trafford after a report emerged that he may be unsettled.

Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham has backed under-fire manager Louis van Gaal.

Manchester United made just one change for today’s Premiership clash with West Ham at Upton Park, where there was to be a minute’s applause in memory of George Best.

Dublin GAA has placed its commercial and marketing responsibilities in the hands of a man who helped turn Manchester United into an international brand.

COLEEN ROONEY was subjected to a £5,000 (€5,900) blackmail plot involving hundreds of personal family photos on her stolen camera, a court has heard.

DIE-hard football fans will spend around €5,500 attending all 19 home games of their favourite English Premier League team this season.

Helsingborg coach Stuart Baxter has indicated he may be prepared to extend Henrik Larsson’s loan deal at Manchester United beyond March.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson believes loaning Giuseppe Rossi to Newcastle until the end of the year will help improve the young striker.

Manchester United must move quickly if they decide to try to sign Patrick Vieira as he looks set to complete his switch to Inter Milan from Juventus this week.

Ashley Cole insists Arsenal are not out of the title race despite their 4-2 defeat by Manchester United.

Malcolm Glazer has this afternoon launched his formal takeover bid for Manchester United.