Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has admitted it was an easy decision to leave Tim Howard out of the side that defeated Liverpool at Old Trafford last night.

Rio Ferdinand returned to the Manchester United starting line-up for the first time in eight months tonight.

Quinton Fortune has claimed the criticism being directed at Manchester United following their poor start to the season will actually help improve results.

Mikael Silvestre today conceded that even if Manchester United overcome Arsenal to win the FA Cup it will not salvage a disappointing season for Alex Ferguson’s side.

Aston Villa have suffered a fresh injury blow with the loss of full-back Mark Delaney for tomorrow’s Premiership clash with Manchester United.

John O’Shea insists Manchester United must build on their victory against Arsenal when they travel to Portsmouth tomorrow.

Roy Keane insists he can still be a major influence for Manchester United this season.

Manchester United today issued a terse response to protesters who disrupted last night’s reserve team match in Altrincham.

Manchester United’s quartet of England internationals have been cleared to train on Tuesday for next weekend’s crucial World Cup qualifier with Wales at Old Trafford.

Four of the top 10 richest people in English football own shares in its richest club, Manchester United, according to a newly-published football rich list.

Alex Ferguson has reiterated his demand for Rio Ferdinand to sign his £100,000-a-week contract and prevent Manchester United’s pre-season being seriously destabilised.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists their Premiership rivals must improve if they hope to even challenge for the title.

Ryan Giggs is hoping to thrash out a new Manchester United contract next week.

Arsenal will offer Arsene Wenger a job for life following their FA Cup final penalty triumph over Manchester United.

Nick Dougherty, a Liverpudlian who supports Manchester United, grabbed the lead in the Nissan Irish Open today – and then seconds later saw Paul Scholes’ penalty miss in the FA Cup final.

Sol Campbell and Ryan Giggs were reduced to the role of FA Cup final substitutes in Cardiff today as Arsenal and Manchester United look to grab some silverware from the wreckage of their dismal seasons.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has urged Manchester United counterpart Alex Ferguson to stay on at Old Trafford.

Manchester United have suffered a double defensive injury blow ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup final.

Alex Ferguson has questioned the wisdom of Roy Carroll delaying a decision about whether to sign an extension to his Manchester United contract.

David Bellion believes Manchester United’s mis-firing stars should have apologised to Alex Ferguson for Saturday’s woeful display against Exeter.