Arsene Wenger always knew he would shift the Barclays Premier League title battle in favour of Manchester United when he let Robin van Persie leave Arsenal for Old Trafford.

The referee who controversially sent off Manchester United winger Nani during last night’s Champions League defeat to Real Madrid can point to the laws of the game as justification for his decision.

Manchester United manager David Moyes has made strengthening his midfield a priority this summer.

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he was convinced Manchester United would regain the Premier League title from their local rivals on the very day they lost out last year.

David Moyes and David de Gea are in total agreement – Manchester United cannot afford to take Real Sociedad lightly in the Champions League tonight.

Sven-Goran Eriksson has claimed in his new autobiography that he signed a contract to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2002 – and that he clashed with the Scot over Wayne Rooney’s inclusion in his 2006 World Cup squad.

Manager Louis van Gaal will attempt to reintegrate the goalkeeper back into the first-team squad.

Louis van Gaal claimed he was forced into signing Sergio Romero because of the uncertainty surrounding David de Gea.

Manchester United legend Bryan Robson has warned Ashley Young he is running the risk of not getting a penalty he deserves by developing a reputation as a diver.

Manchester United defender Fabio da Silva has signed a season-long loan with QPR.

Merseyside Police have stressed they will take action over any inappropriate remarks and behaviour at Saturday’s FA Cup tie between Liverpool and Manchester United.

Alex Ferguson insists the debate about his Manchester United squad has only grown due to one bad week.

Manchester United hope to conclude the transfer of Robin van Persie from Arsenal tomorrow after confirming they had agreed a fee with the Gunners for last season's Golden Boot winner.

Manchester United's Dimitar Berbatov is reportedly on the verge of signing for Fulham, according to Juventus director general Giuseppe Marotta.

Manchester United have become the first club to top the £60m (€68m) mark in earnings from Premier League prize money and TV cash.

Alex Ferguson has revealed Manchester United are having to treat Javier Hernandez with special care in order to guide him through his debut Premier League campaign.

Blackburn striker Jason Roberts accepts there is little the club could have done to prevent highly-rated defender Phil Jones joining Manchester United.

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Manchester United chief executive David Gill has hinted Alex Ferguson could have £100m to spend in the summer transfer market.