Early arriving Manchester United fans enjoyed a trouble-free night in Rome despite the row that has erupted over the potential for trouble at tonight’s Champions League tie at the Stadio Olimpico.

Ashley Cole has warned Manchester United to “watch out” as Chelsea are snapping at their heels – despite still being in first gear.

Manchester United will sign Fernando Torres for £26m next summer after agreeing to make a down-payment for his services, according to the Evening Echo.

Roy Keane’s unexpected departure from Manchester United will not pave the way for Michael Ballack to leave Germany and move to Old Trafford, according to Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness.

Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Manchester United are in no rush to sort out Roy Keane’s future at Old Trafford.

Thomas Sorensen insists Aston Villa cannot blame the absence of injured skipper Olof Mellberg for their capitulation to Manchester United at the weekend.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has revealed he will not look to make a major signing until next summer.

Diego Maradona, one of George Best’s few peers, hailed the Manchester United legend as the man who inspired him as a youngster following his death yesterday.

A bad week for Manchester United got even worse as they were held to a Premiership draw by lowly Everton.

Manchester United has confirmed Ruud van Nistelrooy will undertake a medical at Real Madrid tomorrow, but said no deal had yet been done between the clubs.

Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo has vowed to remain calm in the face of abuse from opposing fans this sason.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes that interference from agents could be behind Gabriel Heinze’s desire to leave the club.

Ryan Giggs has been involved in enough title races to know Manchester United’s showdown with Chelsea will feature a few more twists and turns.

Owen Hargreaves insists long-time suitors Manchester United are the “only team” he wants to join.

Two Manchester United players who took part in a high-speed road race which caused a crash and left two people hurt were today imprisoned.

Manchester United expect to sell a record 42,500 season tickets before a ball is kicked in August.

A fresh element of uncertainty has entered Malcolm Glazer’s attempted takeover of Manchester United with the American tycoon’s backers refusing to confirm whether they will support the bid if the club’s board do not recommend shareholders accept his offer.

Jaap Stam is counting the days until he returns to Old Trafford with AC Milan following his exit from Manchester United in 2001.

John O’Shea has insisted he is going nowhere despite speculation linking him with a move away from Manchester United.

Alan Smith was sent off two minutes from time as Manchester United’s Premiership title hopes suffered another shattering blow against Manchester City at Old Trafford.