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.

The UK Football Association will await referee Steve Bennett's report before deciding whether to take action after the ill-tempered clash between Manchester United and Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger has criticised the Australian Soccer Association for their “ridiculous” decision to rule Mark Viduka out of Leeds’ game against Manchester United, Arsenal’s chief rivals for the Barclaycard Premiership title.

A mouth-watering FA Cup fifth round tie against Manchester United at Old Trafford awaits the winner of this fourth round replay at White Hart Lane.

Manchester United keeper Tim Howard paid tribute to his team-mates after they heaped more pressure on Manchester City manager Kevin Keegan with their own version of the St Valentine’s Day massacre at Old Trafford.

Chelsea need to stick with underfire front pairing of Eidur Gudjohnsen and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink in their vital Premiership clash with Manchester United – so says their greatest ever goalscorer.

Scotland international Darren Fletcher has received the highest accolade from Manchester United captain Roy Keane – an invitation to play alongside him in midfield.

Chelsea may be top of the Premiership and have the richest owner in the game, but Manchester United continue to dominate the financial side of football.

A former target of Manchester United and Benfica, Liam Coyle has certainly had a long and varied career, but admitted this morning, following news of his retirement, that winning the treble with Derry City in 1989 was his career highlight.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is on the trail of the exclusive Manchester United 100 club at Old Trafford this afternoon.

Fulham could be forced to take on Manchester United at Loftus Road tomorrow without boss Chris Coleman, who has been hospitalised with an infection.