Alex Ferguson was a happy man after Manchester United moved to the top of the Premiership courtesy of today’s 3-1 win at Southampton.

Ryan Giggs is ready to return for Manchester United at Southampton on Sunday but the Welsh star will have a battle on his hands to win a place in the starting line-up.

Glenn Roeder claims he will play Paolo Di Canio against Leicester if a transfer deal with Manchester United is still not agreed.

Denis Irwin has stood up for former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland teammate Roy Keane, accusing the FAI of ‘‘amateurish’’ organisation.

PSV Eindhoven are trying to play down talk Ruud van Nistelrooy could soon be joining Manchester United.

Barcelona could move in for Sir Alex Ferguson next week after he announced he will leave Old Trafford for good at the end of next season.

Ruud van Nistelrooy believes he may not be able to provide an instant remedy to Manchester United's recent disappointments in Europe.

Jaap Stam completed his £16.5m move to Lazio and then delivered a parting shot at Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

So little about this Manchester United season has been extreme. This is a team with rounded edges, who send watching supporters and journalists into an slumber.

Jose Mourinho believes it will be an "impossible mission" to end his managerial career at Manchester United.

Pep Guardiola is prepared to apologise to Manchester United if they consider Manchester City's celebrations after Sunday's derby excessive.

Adnan Januzaj admits life at Manchester United did not go to plan and will now try to kickstart his stuttering career with Real Sociedad.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has stressed youth will continue to get a chance at the club and that Danny Welbeck was sold simply because he felt the forward’s goal record was not good enough.

David Gill has announced he is to stand down as Manchester United‘s chief executive on June 30.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has denied his side will start as favourites when they head to Old Trafford on Tuesday night looking to heap more misery on Manchester United manager David Moyes.

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Manchester United and England footballer Ashley Young has been banned from driving for six months.

Manchester United manager David Moyes has called for the use of retrospective video action to stamp out diving.

A new football academy named after George Best has been opened on the 50th anniversary of the late star’s debut for Manchester United.