UEFA have asked Manchester United to warn fans to cut down on their drinking ahead of the Champions League semi-final trip to face AC Milan next month.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard acknowledged the Anfield side gave Manchester United too much space to play in the first half of today’s draw between the Barclays Premiership rivals.

Former Manchester United star George Best is in a “serious but improving” condition in intensive care after being struck down by an infection, his doctor said today.

Manchester United fans got the chance to say their farewells to Old Trafford legend George Best with a minute’s applause before this afternoon’s Premiership clash with West Ham at Upton Park.

Roy Keane’s next move remains unclear, with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insisting his club have not discussed signing the former Manchester United captain.

The body of George Best will today make its final journey back to his native city of Belfast.

Gary Neville has been backed by the Professional Footballers’ Association following his ill-advised celebration of Manchester United’s late winner in front of the Liverpool fans at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Manchester United scored four times against Fulham in the opening 20 minutes to lay down a marker for the new Premiership campaign.

Wayne Rooney admits he was “disappointed” by Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo’s actions during the controversial World Cup semi-final between England and Portugal but has forgiven him.

Dimitar Berbatov has revealed he is happy to stay at Tottenham “at least for now” but has hinted that Manchester United may make a move for him in the future.

Wayne Rooney will not be in the stands at Old Trafford when Everton meet Manchester United tomorrow – the day before the transfer window closes.

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has again risked action by the Football Association by claiming his side were cheated in the first leg of their Carling Cup semi-final against Manchester United.

A hit musical based on Manchester United captain Roy Keane’s infamous walk-out from the Irish football team at the World Cup may be staged in the UK.

Alex Ferguson’s plans to challenge Barclays Premiership champions Chelsea could be hampered by financial restrictions at Old Trafford in the wake of the Malcolm Glazer takeover.

Referees’ chief Keith Hackett has defended Peter Walton for his conduct during Manchester United’s clash with Tottenham.

Manchester United chief executive David Gill insists Wayne Rooney is not for sale at any price even though the Glazer family’s Old Trafford buy-out has landed them £500m (€739.6m) in debt.

Manchester United officials remain relaxed about securing Rio Ferdinand on a long-term contract even though his advisor Pini Zahavi claims talks over a new deal have reached deadlock.

US businessman Malcolm Glazer was today in a position to end Manchester United’s 14-year stretch as a stock market-listed company.

Manchester United should seek an experienced replacement for Alex Ferguson rather than turn to novice boss Roy Keane, according to David Pleat.