Manchester United brought back goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar and defender Rio Ferdinand after groin and back injuries respectively for the Barclays Premier League clash with Liverpool.

Former Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri fears reaching the Champions League final will not save Avram Grant’s job unless he beats Manchester United in Moscow.

Chelsea left grieving Frank Lampard out of their line-up for today’s Premier League title showdown against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez has warned his team-mates Lionel Messi could wreck their hopes of making the Champions League final.

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra insists no feathers have been ruffled at Old Trafford by the Abu Dhabi United Group’s takeover of Manchester City this summer.

Former Manchester United and England striker Andy Cole has confirmed his retirement.

Michael Carrick believes Manchester United were good value for their last-gasp win over managerless Sunderland at Old Trafford tonight – even if there was a touch of good fortune about Nemanja Vidic’s injury-time winner.

English football clubs have set a record this summer buying new players, with around stg£500m, according to a report from consultancy firm Deloitte.

Arsenal have entered the race to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso, according to the player’s agent.

Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has hinted he is interested in a move to Real Madrid, but poured cold water on the idea he could move to the Bernabeu this summer.

Darren Fletcher insists the only person he will listen to about any speculation linking him with a move away from Old Trafford is Alex Ferguson.

Manchester United may yet kick off next season without Cristiano Ronaldo – but the club insist it will not be because he is being sold to Real Madrid.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has described himself as “less optimistic” about new signings at Old Trafford as the clock continues to tick on Dimitar Berbatov’s move from Tottenham.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez will give Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard every chance to prove their fitness for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Manchester United.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has admitted he may not buy anyone this summer.

Curtis Davies has warned Aston Villa to be wary of a Manchester United backlash in Sunday’s Premier League clash at Old Trafford.

Manchester United have been given the green light to continue with their controversial compulsory ticket scheme – but must guarantee all season ticket holders entry to cup matches in future.

Manchester City and Manchester United recalled £63.25m-worth of striking talent as they went head-to-head for the first time this season in an eagerly-awaited derby at Eastlands.

Dimitar Berbatov will miss Manchester United’s Club World Cup semi-final with Gamba Osaka tomorrow after picking up a virus.

Nemanja Vidic faces an anxious wait to find out how much damage his red card in the Club World Cup final win over LDU Quito will have on Manchester United’s Champions League defence.