Juan Sebastian Veron is set to return to Manchester United’s squad for the Premiership trip to Bolton on Saturday but Mikael Silvestre is a major fitness doubt.

It was meant to be the night on which Arsenal set up a final game title showdown with Manchester United.

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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.

Inter Milan directors admit they are monitoring the form of Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs and Arsenal’s Fredrik Ljungberg – but say no formal bid has been lodged for either player yet.

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

It has been reported that Manchester United have accepted a £15m (€21m) bid from Chelsea for Juan Sebastien Veron.

Ronaldinho does not regret his decision to snub Manchester United in favour of Barcelona and has asked the Old Trafford club to accept his decision in a sporting manner.

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

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.

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 skipper Roy Keane insists he is ‘delighted’ with his controversial autobiography which is officially released today.

Patrick Vieira is expected to be fit to lead Arsenal in their title showdown with Manchester United at Highbury tomorrow.

Manchester United unveiled new signings Cristiano Ronaldo and Kleberson at Old Trafford with Sir Alex Ferguson proclaiming: "We have signed two fantastic players."

Jermain Defoe insists he will not let talk of a big-money move to Manchester United unsettle him.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has vowed to strengthen his squad before the start of the forthcoming Premiership season.