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.

Bookmaker William Hill today said profits would be at the lower end of hopes after punters enjoyed a run of success in the second half of last year.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has confirmed Ruud van Nistelrooy could be out of action for between four to six weeks.

Holders Manchester United must overcome in-form Newcastle and Alan Shearer if they are to feature in this year’s FA Cup final.

Phil Neville has defended Manchester United’s recent tactics – claiming his side could still be on target for an unlikely double this season.

Manchester United match-winner Wayne Rooney tonight warned Chelsea the Red Devils are ready to “pounce” if the leaders slip up in the Barclays Premiership run-in.

Manchester United confirm signing of Park Ji-Sung for undisclosed amount from PSV Eindhoven, subject to work permit and medical.

Steve Finnan has revealed his astonishment at being accused of racially abusing Patrice Evra during Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford last month.

Arsenal skipper Thierry Henry was left on the bench by Arsene Wenger for this afternoon’s clash with Manchester United.

Manchester United captain Roy Keane was far from impressed by his side’s display in the 2-1 win over struggling Blackburn at Old Trafford.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has vowed to be more restrained in a bid to stay out of trouble.