Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is closing in on his first signings as Bluebirds boss.

Joey Barton believes Wayne Rooney has not progressed much since moving to Manchester United and is not a world class player.

Aston Villa midfielder Karim El Ahmadi is a doubt for Saturday’s Barclays Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford due to a thigh problem.

Manchester United manager David Moyes insists Rio Ferdinand still has a role to play at the club despite using the veteran defender sparingly this season.

Manchester United endured a nightmare penalty shoot-out at Old Trafford tonight as Sunderland claimed a place in the Capital One Cup final.

Everton academy coach and former player Kevin Sheedy has put the boot into Manchester United manager David Moyes.

David Beckham today paid tribute to his “father figure” Alex Ferguson and hailed him as the greatest manager in football after the Manchester United boss announced his retirement.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has hinted that he may be set to move for Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski.

Robin van Persie intends to snub Manchester United’s number nine shirt and stick with 20 – to save fans having to shell out on another kit.

Right-backs Micah Richards and Maicon (both knee) are the only Manchester City players definitely ruled out of Monday’s Barclays Premier League derby against Manchester United.

Manchester United winger Ashley Young has been ruled out for a fortnight with an ankle injury.

Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo is in line to make his debut against QPR after finally being granted a work permit.

Manchester United have no fresh injuries following their two matches against Chelsea over the past week as they head into tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Arsenal.

Wayne Rooney is set to miss Manchester United’s trip to basement boys QPR.

Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker could make his first Premier League start of the season against league leaders Manchester United on Sunday.

Wayne Rooney is set to return to the Manchester United starting line-up for tomorrow’s FA Cup third-round replay with West Ham at Old Trafford.

Striker Daniel Sturridge is in contention for his Barclays Premier League debut for his new club at Manchester United having joined from Chelsea last week.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has declined to make an official complaint after he was hit by a coin during the Manchester derby, police confirmed today.

Ashley Young and Danny Welbeck could both be back to bolster Manchester United’s attacking options against West Brom tomorrow.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will be without midfielder Cheick Tiote for the difficult St Stephen's Day trip to Manchester United.