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.

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.

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic admits he found it tough to adapt to life at Old Trafford.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has poured cold water on Alex Ferguson’s claim that Manchester United can still catch the Blues in the Barclays Premiership title race.

Arsenal’s success in the Champions League has meant they now face a hectic end to the season.

Sol Campbell will once again be included in Arsenal’s squad for their Barclays Premiership clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Alex Ferguson has confirmed goalkeeper Tim Howard is in contract talks with Manchester United.

Rio Ferdinand emerged as a potential doubt for Manchester United’s game against Blackburn this weekend after coming off with a hamstring problem during England’s victory against Azerbaijan.

Alex Ferguson has hinted Roy Keane’s advancing years have contributed to a change of tactics for Manchester United this season.

The Football Association have maintained there was nothing out of the ordinary with Manchester United’s Ruud van Nistelrooy beginning his three-match suspension with last night’s Carling Cup third-round tie at Crewe.

French goalkeeper Sebastian Frey claims he is on Manchester United’s shopping list and that preliminary talks between his representative and Old Trafford officials have already taken place.

Ryan Giggs was forced to sit out tonight’s Champions League encounter with Lyon at Old Trafford as Manchester United looked to mark Alex Ferguson’s 1000th game in charge by sealing a place in the last 16.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has backed Manchester United supporters’ groups in their opposition to Malcolm Glazer’s attempts to buy the club – though insists he cannot use his position of power to intervene directly.

Influential Manchester United supporters’ group Shareholders United have acquired the support of a leading international law firm in an effort to stave off a takeover by Malcolm Glazer.

Real Madrid defender Ivan Helguera has added some spice to England’s clash with Spain on Wednesday by questioning Wayne Rooney’s big-match temperament.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho’s prediction came true today when Pierluigi Collina was appointed referee for his club’s second leg Champions League match with Barcelona at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea are without the suspended Arjen Robben for tomorrow’s Carling Cup semi-final, first leg against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

Cash-strapped Exeter City have landed another £150,000 (€214,800) windfall following confirmation that their FA Cup replay with Manchester United will be screened live on BBC.