Rio Ferdinand was training this morning as normal ahead of Manchester United’s Champions League encounter with Braga at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Manchester United winger Robbie Brady has been drafted into the Republic of Ireland squad after Kevin Doyle was forced to withdraw through injury.

Former Manchester United footballer Denis Irwin says he feels humbled after he was presented with an honourary doctorate at UCC today.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed his interest in Brazil international Lucas Moura.

West Brom are interested in signing Manchester United discard Owen Hargreaves in a possible pay as you play deal, it is understood.

David Beckham is set to play against former club Manchester United after being named in the Major League Soccer All-Star squad to face the Red Devils later this month.

New signing Shane Long is poised to make his West Brom debut in Sunday’s Barclays Premier League opener with Manchester United at the Hawthorns.

Paul Scholes has admitted he was lucky not to be sold by Manchester United after refusing to play a League Cup match in 2001.

Alex Ferguson has promised to make changes as Manchester United begin three games in a week by taking on QPR at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Alex Ferguson has confirmed Rio Ferdinand was left out of Manchester United’s travelling party for their opening Champions League game with Benfica tomorrow as a precaution.

Alex Song, Gervinho and Emmanuel Frimpong are suspended for Sunday’s trip to Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United.

Chelsea will once again be without Didier Drogba for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League game at Manchester United.

Alex Ferguson has reported no fresh injury concerns ahead of Manchester United’s Premier League showdown with Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Bolton manager Owen Coyle is likely to freshen up his side for tomorrow’s visit of Norwich after last weekend’s 5-0 defeat to Manchester United.

Norwich will be without striker James Vaughan for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Manchester United, as he is set to be out for up to four months with a knee injury.

John Terry will miss Chelsea’s Barclays Premier League game against Manchester United on Sunday with the knee problem that kept him out of Tuesday’s match at Swansea.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is still hopeful of retaining young midfielder Paul Pogba.

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher is targeting a return to action next season.

Alex Ferguson must once again contend with massive defensive problems ahead of Manchester United’s Premier League encounter with rock bottom Blackburn.

Martin Olsson is hoping to make his long-awaited Blackburn comeback for tomorrow’s trip to Manchester United.