Manchester United are likely to oppose any bid by Chelsea for the Premier League to provide Avram Grant special dispensation to manage the club without a UEFA Pro Licence.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is threatening to unleash Wayne Rooney and Louis Saha on Coventry tomorrow as the Red Devils look to take the first steps towards a third Carling Cup final appearance in six years.

Sunderland new boys Kenwyne Jones and Danny Higginbotham could be included in the squad for the first time for tomorrow’s trip to Manchester United.

New skipper Sol Campbell and Portuguese midfielder Pedro Mendes must pass fitness checks on groin injuries ahead of Portsmouth’s home clash with champions Manchester United.

Ruud van Nisterooy has scored for Manchester United with a simple tap-in after a terrible defensive mix-up by Juventus.

Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has revealed that Alex Ferguson turned down the opportunity to sign Zinedine Zidane.

The FA has charged Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel with violent conduct following his clash with Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea during Sunday’s Premier League match.

Manchester United captain Gary Neville has been ruled out of tomorrow’s Champions League encounter with Dynamo Kiev after suffering a setback in his recovery from a calf injury.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez must decide whether to risk Jamie Carragher at Reading tomorrow, with the fear that a booking will see the defender banned from next weekend’s showdown with Manchester United.

Manchester United skipper Gary Neville will make his long-awaited comeback against Stockport tonight.

Manchester United have launched a new ’one-year’ season ticket in an effort to satisfy long-term demand at the expanded 76,000-capacity Old Trafford.

Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar will take his time before deciding whether to retire from international football following Holland’s exit from the World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo was briefly reunited with Wayne Rooney at Manchester United’s Carrington training complex this lunchtime.

Derby have completed the signing of Manchester United midfielder David Jones in £1m (€1.5m)-plus deal.

Manchester United keeper Edwin van der Sar expects to be back in action within a fortnight.

John O'Shea intends to donate his unique Manchester United goalkeeping shirt to charity.

Injury-hit Newcastle may be forced to play Nicky Butt in the centre of defence for the visit of Premiership leaders Manchester United.

Robin van Persie will have a fitness test on his injured ankle ahead of Arsenal’s Barclays Premiership clash with Manchester United on Sunday.

Alex Ferguson has slapped a 'not for sale' notice on Cristiano Ronaldo, no matter how much Real Madrid are prepared to pay for the brilliant Manchester United winger.

Former South Africa coach Stuart Baxter believes Celtic manager Gordon Strachan will get “the ideal professional” if he can sign Quinton Fortune.