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.

Manchester City apologised to Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson after Carlos Tevez held up a banner ridiculing his former manager during the title celebrations.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has backed David de Gea to survive his tough Premier League baptism.

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Former England goalkeeper Nigel Martyn believes David de Gea’s upturn in form has been the catalyst behind Manchester United’s resurgence as odds-on favourites to retain their Barclays Premier League title.

Alex Ferguson is confident Manchester United’s ’anti-Glazer’ faction will set aside their grievances to cheer his side to victory against AC Milan at Old Trafford tonight.

Carlos Tevez's agent claims the striker will have no shortage of options if his spell at Manchester United ends at the end of the month.

Liverpool are facing up to the reality of knowing Manchester United are on the brink of equalling their record of 18 league titles.

Alex Ferguson has admitted he considered working abroad but the magnetic appeal of Manchester United proved too strong.

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo insists he pays no attention to speculation on his future and will make up his own mind in due course.

FIFA are beginning to examine Manchester United’s complaint against Real Madrid after they accused the Spanish club of courting Cristiano Ronaldo.

Dimitar Berbatov is certain that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will turn things around and somewhat bemused by the negativity surrounding his former club.

Jose Mourinho has warned fans this will be a “very difficult season” for Manchester United despite his team becoming a better, more attractive side.

Park Ji-sung is the latest proud member of Manchester United’s 200-club having silenced those who claimed he was only bought to sell shirts in the Far East.

IRISH soccer supporters can look forward to a feast of football in the upcoming season after Setanta Ireland yesterday revealed they have won the rights to broadcast 33 Premier League games in the Republic of Ireland.

JOHN O’SHEA has warned Manchester United supporters not to expect miracles from returning hero Rio Ferdinand.

A HOST of famous faces gathered at Manchester Cathedral to celebrate the life of footballing legend George Best yesterday.

PATRICK VIEIRA has defended straight-talking Manchester United captain Roy Keane and does not rule out one day succeeding him as the Red Devils’ midfield general.

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Arsene Wenger insists he respects long-term adversary Jose Mourinho and is keen for his Arsenal farewell to go “peacefully” as he prepares for tomorrow’s trip to Manchester United.