Manchester United insist their merchandising sales are rising despite reports emerging claiming they have suffered a 10% drop in revenue.

Chelsea seized control of the Premier League title race with a 2-1 win at Old Trafford before manager Carlo Ancelotti rubbed salt into Manchester United's wounds, saying the Blues' title rivals are far weaker without Wayne Rooney.

The Football Association have confirmed they are investigating reports of crowd disturbances at the Carling Cup tie between Barnsley and Manchester United at Oakwell last night.

Alex Ferguson could face sanctions from the Premier League next season if he continues to boycott the BBC.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is thrilled Rio Ferdinand has been named England captain.

David Beckham is in line to make a return to Old Trafford after Manchester United were drawn with AC Milan in the last 16 of the Champions League today.

Jermaine Beckford threatened to kick Manchester United out of the FA Cup at Old Trafford.

Manchester United have still not decided whether Cristiano Ronaldo will undergo ankle surgery this summer and are seeking further specialist advice.

Gianfranco Zola has insisted West Ham do not fear Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named FifPro World Footballer of the Year.

Alex Ferguson insists he would place a “big bet” on tomorrow night’s Champions League final not being Cristiano Ronaldo’s last game for Manchester United.

Alex Ferguson has declared Manchester United are not in the business of losing their best players – to Real Madrid or anyone else.

Jose Mourinho has backed Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool to challenge for the Barclays Premier League title this season but has discounted Arsenal as title contenders.

Rio Ferdinand has admitted he does not know how Manchester United will be able to replace manager Alex Ferguson when he eventually retires.

Cristiano Ronaldo has refused to confirm Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson's claim that the winger will remain at Old Trafford.

ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger warned that two bookmakers are “taking a big risk” by paying out on Chelsea winning the Barclays Premiership title race after just seven games.

OUTSTANDING Irish winger Damien Duff looks set to leave UEFA Cup hopefuls Blackburn Rovers, their assistant manager has claimed.

MANCHESTER UNITED have held talks with the agent of Real Madrid’s French international midfielder Claude Makelele, the player claimed yesterday.

THE FA yesterday announced they have begun a formal review of the Rio Ferdinand affair and made clear their intention to seek a retraction of some of the damaging criticism aimed at the organisation.

EMMANUEL ADEBAYOR expects his winner at Manchester United to trigger an upturn in Arsenal’s Premiership fortunes.