Alex Ferguson sprang a major surprise this evening by leaving Wayne Rooney out of Manchester United’s starting line-up to face Inter Milan.

Jonny Evans suffered a recurrence of his ankle injury during Manchester United’s win over Blackburn.

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill has ruled out taking over as manager of today’s Carling Cup opponents, Manchester United, when Alex Ferguson retires.

Versatile Republic of Ireland right-back Kevin Foley has been put on alert to make his first start for more than two months for Wolves against Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has warned his injury-hit squad not to allow non-league Barrow to deny them their best chance of silverware this season.

Owen Hargreaves has been left out of Manchester United’s Champions League squad.

Arsenal will welcome back Cameroon midfielder Alex Song from international duty for the visit of Manchester United on Sunday, and centre-back Thomas Vermaelen has a small chance to feature despite picking up a leg problem in midweek.

Gary Neville has declared himself fit and ready to help Manchester United get back on the championship trail.

Teenager Federico Macheda was handed his first start for Manchester United as they headed into the FA Cup semi-final against Everton at Wembley without key trio Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

Federico Macheda’s father believes his son made the right choice by leaving Lazio to join Manchester United.

Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves took another step towards recovery from his knee surgery when he returned to the Red Devils’ Carrington training complex this morning.

A fan who was shoved in the face by Manchester City footballer Craig Bellamy was tonight charged with unlawfully running onto the pitch.

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes believes some of his Premier League peers may indulge in mind games because they never made it to the top as players.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce hopes to push through his first summer signing over the weekend after agreeing a fee with Manchester United for Fraizer Campbell.

Empoli youngster Alberto Massacci claims he has signed for Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United.

Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster has been replaced Tomasz Kuszczak for tonight's Champions League against German title winners Wolfsburg.

Carlos Tevez has warned Manchester United there will be no repeat of Monday night’s restrained goal celebrations should he ever score against them.

Hibernian today agreed a two-year contract with ex-Celtic and Manchester United midfielder Liam Miller.

Rio Ferdinand’s return to the Manchester United starting line-up proved short-lived as the defender was ruled out of the Red Devils’ Champions League opener against Besiktas.

Heavyweights Arsenal and Liverpool have been drawn together in the fourth round of the Carling Cup, while Manchester United are to be reunited with former striker Mark Robins when they visit Barnsley.