Alex Ferguson will step up his battle to bring in a midfield reinforcement to try to stop Manchester United’s season from disintegrating under a weight of injury and suspension.

Southend's reward for knocking out Carling Cup holders Manchester United is a trip to Tottenham in the quarter-finals of the competition.

England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes he does not get enough protection from referees.

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the Manchester United starting line-up to face Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.

Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce has been crowned August’s Barclays Manager of the Month.

Newcastle defender Jean-Alain Boumsong has apologised to his team-mates after his two errors resulted in Manchester United winning 2-0 at St James’ Park.

Former England captain Terry Butcher believes Manchester United will run Chelsea close in all competitions following the summer arrival of goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

Manchester United have cleared Wayne Rooney to link up with England ahead of Wednesday’s friendly with Spain at Old Trafford.

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari believes Cristiano Ronaldo should leave Manchester United to further his "education" with Barcelona.

John O'Shea secured a last-ditch victory for Manchester United, who had Paul Scholes sent off for violent conduct in the closing minutes.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez brought back his big guns for today's Premiership clash against Manchester United at Anfield.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is expected to bring his big guns back for the Premiership clash against Manchester United at Anfield tomorrow.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has blasted the decision to use Lens’ stadium as the venue for Manchester United’s Champions League match against Lille.

Manchester United are appealing for eye-witness reports to the incident that occurred during the first half of last night’s Champions League victory over Lille.

Nemanja Vidic is a doubt for Manchester United’s FA Cup replay with Reading.

Paul Scholes has been ruled out of Manchester United’s FA Cup tie at Burton after failing to fully recover from the head injury he suffered at Birmingham on December 28.

Tottenham remained silent today over speculation that England midfielder Michael Carrick is set to join Manchester United for a fee in the region of £18m (€26.4m).

Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Manchester United are attempting to sign Owen Hargreaves from Bayern Munich.

Sunderland have refused to confirm reports that Manchester United legend Roy Keane is poised to become their new manager.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will spend the next few days attempting to recruit the midfield reinforcement he still feels his squad requires.