Everton made the most profit of any club in the Premiership last season - thanks to the sale of Wayne Rooney.

Alex Ferguson could pair Ruud van Nistelrooy and Louis Saha in attack as Manchester United look for the victory required to seal runners-up spot in the Barclays Premiership against Middlesbrough tomorrow.

Chelsea clinched the title but Wayne Rooney was carried from the pitch on a stretcher with his World Cup dreams in doubt.

Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could find himself in conflict with Alex Ferguson after being recalled to the Norway squad for the friendly against Brazil in Oslo on August 16.

Roy Keane’s emotional return to Manchester United is set to be completely overshadowed by the absence of an old friend.

The latest update on Wayne Rooney’s injury has been described as “very, very positive” by England team doctor Leif Sward.

Lyon have indicated they may be prepared to do a deal with Manchester United for midfielder Mahamadou Diarra – in part exchange for out-of-favour striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Manchester United fans have been warned they will be kept behind in the Olympic Stadium for 90 minutes after the end of Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final with Roma.

George Boateng admitted he was “devastated” after he went from hero to villain as Middlesbrough drew 2-2 with Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter-final at the Riverside.

Alex Ferguson is confident Manchester United’s Champions League trip to Rome will pass off peacefully.

Manchester United have moved a step closer to completing their first major signing of the summer.

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has indicated the Red Devils triple transfer swoop could mark the end of their significant summer outlay.

Louis Saha's representatives have insisted the Manchester United striker will be fit for the start of the new season, denying reports from his former agent that he will be out until November or December.

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate paid tribute to his team after they recovered from a dreadful start to claim a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Alex Ferguson may opt to keep a few key men in reserve as Premiership title winners Manchester United complete their campaign against relegation-threatened West Ham.

Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-Sung has flown to meet American knee specialist Dr Richard Steadman for a diagnosis on the injury which has almost certainly ended his season.

AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has defended Dida after the Brazilian goalkeeper came under fire for his performance in the Champions League defeat against Manchester United.

Defenders Wes Brown and Nemanja Vidic were the notable absentees from training as Manchester United completed their preparations for tomorrow's Champions League clash with Roma at Old Trafford.

Birmingham boss Steve Bruce will be forced to make one change from the side which earned a goalless draw at Liverpool for the visit of Manchester United.

Five Manchester United fans, including a teenager, were taken to hospital tonight and two Britons were arrested following trouble ahead of the Champions League tie with Roma at the Stadio Olimpico.