MANCHESTER UNITED manager Alex Ferguson is anticipating a “dogfight” in the battle just to finish in the Barclays Premier League’s top four this season.

MANCHESTER United skipper Rio Ferdinand put himself in contention for a Premier League comeback against Everton on Saturday week (September 11) after ending his 89-day knee injury lay-off with an outing for the club’s reserves last night.

BARCELONA still believe that they can hijack Ronaldinho’s proposed move to Manchester United and that Chelsea can also steal in to rob Alex Ferguson of his prey.

MANCHESTER United have launched a vigorous defence against allegations that they made hidden payments to agents in the £2.3 million summer transfer of goalkeeper Tim Howard.

LEEDS chairman Peter Ridsdale believes Rio Ferdinand's future could be resolved by today, and he stressed he will not let the intense club rivalry with Manchester United interfere with any transfer dealings.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Tim Howard has described Roy Keane as "the toughest son of a bitch I ever met".

Jose Mourinho saw his Manchester United side win back-to-back Premier League games for the first time this season despite Nemanja Matic's late red card.

Jose Mourinho is frustrated by Manchester United’s tendency to dip in focus and motivation just as they begin to build up a head of steam.

Ander Herrera has Manchester United dreaming of FA Cup glory after Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham again suffered semi-final sorrow.

Rafael da Silva has fired a parting-shot at Manchester United coach Louis van Gaal after leaving Old Trafford and signing for French title challengers Lyon.

Ex-Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has criticised Louis van Gaal’s tactics at Old Trafford by suggesting he would have disliked playing under his risk-free regime.

Pep Guardiola is prepared to apologise to Manchester United if they consider Manchester City’s celebrations after Sunday’s derby were excessive.

Transport Minister Shane Ross is being urged to “get on with” resolving the Iarnród Éireann pay dispute after being accused of being more interested in sending tweets about Manchester United and “fantasy” North Korean trips than his own job.

Manchester United will not stand in Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s way if he wants to leave Old Trafford, manager Jose Mourinho has said.

Jose Mourinho’s determination to bring a problematic season to an historic end means the Manchester United manager will pull out all the stops to secure a place in the Europa League final.

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Football pundit Eamon Dunphy says he doesn’t hold a grudge against Roy Keane for comments about him in his latest book and has been full of praise for the high-profile autobiography.

Radamel Falcao is excited to be working with Louis van Gaal after completing his last-minute loan move to Manchester United.