Manchester United are to sign former England striker Michael Owen on a free transfer, according to reports.

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has leapt to the defence of former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, insisting the Portugal star is portrayed unjustly by the media.

Manchester United’s academy director Brian McClair insists there is no “post-Ronaldo crisis” at the club.

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill handed the 11 men who won away at Manchester United on Saturday the chance to follow up the feat at Sunderland.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson rang the changes for this crucial Champions League match against Lyon at Old Trafford.

Alex Ferguson has dismissed any chance of either Tomasz Kuszczak or Ben Foster leaving Manchester United on loan this season.

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

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.

Alex Ferguson rang the changes as Manchester United’s bid for an unprecedented quintuple took them to Derby in the FA Cup fifth round.

Newlyweds Wayne Rooney and Coleen McLoughlin have left the Italian Riviera, where they were married amid tight security.

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

Manchester United have incurred an automatic £25,000 (€33,339) fine from the Football Association after seven of their players were booked during the 1-1 draw at Tottenham.

Manchester United and Arsenal have been drawn against each other in the FA Cup fifth-round draw.

Manchester United full-back Gary Neville has admitted he faces a major challenge to force his way back into Alex Ferguson’s first team.

Manchester United have opened talks over a new contract for Patrice Evra.

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has “unequivocally” stated Cristiano Ronaldo will be at the club next season.

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.