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.

Manchester United striker Louis Saha believes the summer sale of former team-mate Ruud van Nistelrooy to Real Madrid has weakened his club and strengthened their rivals.

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane finally announced his leadership of the Black Cats today, following their victory against West Brom yesterday which lifted the side off the bottom of the Coca-Cola Championship.

Former Ireland and Manchester United captain Roy Keane today led the tributes to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger as the Frenchman celebrated the 10th anniversary of his arrival in England.

Cristiano Ronaldo is Barclays’ Player of the Month for his part in Manchester United’s unbeaten league run throughout November.

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.

Park Ji-sung could make his long-awaited return to the Manchester United squad for the Boxing Day trip to Sunderland.

Rio Ferdinand, Carlos Tevez and Wes Brown are all expected to shake off minor knocks as Manchester United look to maintain winning ways at Old Trafford by beating Everton in the Barclays Premier League.

Manchester United are set to grant Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a testimonial.

Wigan striker Jason Roberts is certain to return to the starting line-up for Sunday’s Carling Cup final against Manchester United despite missing the club’s last three matches through suspension.

Gary Neville returns to the Manchester United squad for tomorrow’s Champions League encounter with Villarreal.

Louis Saha has been ruled out of Manchester United’s Carling Cup tie with Barnet tomorrow night.

Forgotten man Liam Miller is itching for the chance to prove he is capable of making his Manchester United breakthrough.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho turned to his big guns once again as he attempted to establish a 16-point Premiership lead over second-placed Manchester United.

Manchester United will have to move quickly if they are to secure the services of Serbia and Montenegro defender Nemanja Vidic next month.

West Ham striker Teddy Sheringham has urged former Manchester United teammate Roy Keane not to join Celtic.

Cristiano Ronaldo has welcomed the news he will not face charges over a rape allegation made in October.