Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has re-ignited the feud between himself and new Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.

By Noel Spillane, Evening Echo

Manchester United's FA Cup hopes suffered a shattering blow when 26-goal striker Ruud van Nistelrooy was ruled out of today's semi-final with Arsenal at Villa Park.

Manchester United’s new forward Louis Saha claims his team-mate Ruud Van Nistelrooy is not as complete a player as his Arsenal rival Thierry Henry.

Arsene Wenger is ready to deliver the ultimate snub to Manchester United by resting Thierry Henry and Freddie Ljungberg for Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final at Villa Park.

Eidur Gudjohnsen secured the perfect start to Jose Mourinho’s reign as Chelsea coach as he led the Blues to victory against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in the Barclays Premiership opener at Stamford Bridge.

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New Real Madrid signing David Beckham was given a rapturous welcome by fans in Japan today after jetting in for a tour of the Far East.

Joan Laporta was tonight elected the new president of Barcelona, clearing the first hurdle in his attempt to sign England captain David Beckham from Manchester United.

Alex Ferguson claimed Ryan Giggs was “back to his best” after the Welshman’s double had inspired Manchester United to a 6-0 FA Cup demolition of West Ham.

Alfie Haaland will not be appearing at the Reebok Stadium tomorrow to speak in defence of Manchester United captain Roy Keane.

Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon expects David Beckham to be at Old Trafford next season despite persistent reports linking him to Real Madrid.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted injuries and suspension to key personnel had cost his side after today’s 3-2 defeat to Leeds handed the Premier League title back to Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted his Manchester United side must strike first at Old Trafford in a fortnight if they are to stand any chance of staging one of the great Champions League comebacks.

Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes could make a shock return to first-team action at Charlton on Saturday.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson praised his centre-back partnership of Rio Ferdinand and Laurent Blanc as the Reds weathered a second-half storm to emerge from Leverkusen with a 2-1 victory.

Ryan Giggs admits the pain of a summer at home is driving him on this season for club and country.

Gary Neville is ready to make his comeback for Manchester United after being out of action since April.

Manchester United will hit Bayer Leverkusen with their big guns blazing in a determined bid to clinch a Champions’ League top spot.

Steve Finnan and Alain Goma are expected to return from injury to shore up Fulham’s defence for the Premiership showdown with Manchester United at Loftus Road tomorrow.