Manchester United legend Eric Cantona believes the Red Devils’ impressive back-to-back performances against Arsenal in the past fortnight have proved they are still England’s number one.

A leading sports lawyer has warned Rio Ferdinand could run the risk of having his suspension for missing a drugs test extended should he take his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Celtic’s majority shareholder Dermot Desmond insists he has no interest in a takeover bid for Manchester United.

England captain David Beckham was returning to Britain today for treatment to a fractured wrist he suffered during his side’s friendly match against South Africa.

Manchester United have emerged as favourites to sign Brazil star Ronaldinho after Barcelona admitted they have been outbid by both the Old Trafford side and Real Madrid.

David Beckham should join Real Madrid for purely footballing reasons, but Barcelona may still have a chance of luring him if new president Joan Laporta can “massage his ego”, according to Manchester United fanzine editor Andy Mitten.

Manchester United claimed top spot in Group A with a 3-0 win over Boavista.

Ryan Giggs finished off Wes Brown’s dangerous cross with clinical efficiency to give injury-hit Manchester United the interval lead against Parma in Amsterdam tonight.

Jamie Carragher insists Liverpool now have genuine title credentials after burying their Manchester United hoodoo last season.

Alex Ferguson has revealed Wayne Rooney has apologised after ending a turbulent few days by agreeing a five-year contract with Manchester United.

David Moyes would not allow Sir Alex Ferguson to interfere in his new managerial reign at Manchester United, according to Louis Saha.

Peter Schmeichel now regards Manchester City as a “bigger club” than their bitter rivals United based on recent form.

A Manchester United fans’ group has demanded a reduction in season ticket prices next term.

LOUIS SAHA may have finally landed his dream move to Old Trafford, but the French striker admits he is not entirely at ease with the methods he used to engineer his exit.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has stressed he does not think the club need a miracle to finish in the Premier League’s top four this season — while admitting the target for the end of December has changed.

Manchester United have fired a further message of intent to their Premier League title rivals by confirming the arrivals of Germany World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger and Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin.

Former Real Madrid boss John Toshack believes David Beckham will still be a Manchester United player next season – but has told him to jump at the chance if he is offered a move to Spain.

Manchester United fans have vowed to fight a ‘dirty war’ to prevent Malcolm Glazer taking control of the club.

Manchester United-supporting golf star Rory McIlroy admits he is no fan of Roy Keane as the former Republic of Ireland midfielder snubbed his boyhood request for an autograph.