Manchester United look to have returned to winning ways as they take a 2-0 lead into the dressingroom at half-time against Derby County.

Roy Keane believes Manchester United's rejuvenated title charge is down to improved defending.

David O’Leary has committed his long-term future to Leeds United, closing the door on a possible move to Manchester United as Alex Ferguson’s successor.

Liverpool will definitely play FC Haka in the final qualifying stage for the Champions League after Uefa rejected Maccabi Haifa's appeal against their expulsion.

Parma could finally be ready to cash in on French defender Lilian Thuram, who is a target for Manchester United.

British detectives investigating violent clashes between rival fans at a Premiership football match have issued nine photographs of suspected hooligans.

Irishman Denis Irwin has opted to sign a one-year extension to his contract with Manchester United that will see him play for the Red Devils for the 2001-2002 season.

Roy Keane is Manchester United's focus in their Champions League game against Bayern Munich tonight.

Denis Irwin admits Manchester United did not deserve to win their Champions League group following their 1-1 draw with Lille.

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has accepted undisclosed libel damages over an article which implied he was considering joining Manchester United.

If Diego Forlan's decision to choose Manchester United over the Riverside caused Middlesbrough pain, the way they squandered victory against Bolton rubbed salt in the wound.

Diego Forlan said that the reason he decided to join Manchester United instead of Middlesbrough was because the champions offered more money.

Ryan Giggs is hoping for his first start of the year as Manchester United face Blackburn at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Diego Forlan was flying to Newcastle this morning as Manchester United and Middlesbrough battled to sign the £6.9m-rated Uruguayan striker.

Manchester United are back vying with Middlesbrough to sign Uruguayan striker Diego Forlan.

Manchester United reserve goalkeeper Roy Carroll is in line for a Boxing Day place against Everton at Goodison Park as first choice Fabien Barthez struggles against a back injury.

Sammy McIlroy feels Roy Carroll's £2.5m move to Manchester United can only be good for the player and Northern Ireland.

David Beckham will not figure in the Manchester United starting line-up after being given the weekend off by boss Alex Ferguson.

Liverpool caretaker boss Phil Thompson must decide whether to plunge Michael Owen into the Premiership clash at Charlton on Saturday or hold him back for next week’s Champions League decider against Borussia Dortmund and the weekend clash with Manchester United.

Sammy McIlroy disagrees with the choice of Eric Cantona as Manchester United's all-time greatest player - saying George Best should have won the award by a street.